PJCC Connections Magazine - Fall 2015

Peninsula Jewish Community Center

Connections

Autumn 2015 •

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Celebrating Community

WISHING YOU A S W E E T , HE A LTH Y , A N D HAPP Y NE W YE AR

SH A N A H TO VAH FR OM T HE P JC C

‫שנה טובה‬

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Contents

October/November/December 2015 5

Message from the President

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Ambassador Dennis Ross: An Insider’s View of History

15 Five Ways to Help Your Kids Love Fitness

Encouraging kids to stay active can be a challenge, but these practical tips make it easier.

The PJCC is proud to welcome this distinguished diplomat on the first Bay Area stop of his new book tour.

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16 Jewish Wellness: A Path to Wholeness

Member Moments A ballerina, cyclist and swimmer have one thing in common— perseverance.

10 Delicious and Healthy Holiday Eats

Rabbi Lavey Derby highlights the beauty at the intersection of Judaism and wellness.

17 Donors 22 Jewish Peoplehood

Wellness Coach shares her healthier (but no less delicious) take on holiday treats.

14 Face to Face

Programs and events celebrating Jewish life and culture.

24 October/November/ December 2015 Programs 31 Free Programs

Her goal? Making you look good.

Meet esthetician Vicky Cochran.

Connect with the PJCC

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Latkepalooza

Community Hanukkah Celebration at the PJCC

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pm December 6 • 1:00 – 3:30 i Acoustic Trio Live music with Shamat Kids’ crafts and games Hanukkah gift shop n Spirits Wine tasting with Harke e!

Candle-lighting and mor

IKKARIM

GUIDING PRINCIPLES OF THE PJCC

JEWISH LIFE Chavaya Yehudit We celebrate the dynamic gifts of Jewish culture, tradition, ethics and community we received from generations before us.

WELCOMING ALL Hachnasat Orchim Our house is open wide to all, and we embrace the diversity of culture, opinion, religion and identity.

OUR COMMUNITY OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS Kehilla u’Mishpacha We are a hub for all events and activities that enrich our lives and community.

WHOLENESS OF BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT Shleimut We respect and nurture each individual’s journey toward wholeness and see our role as a catalyst.

REPAIRING THE WORLD Tikkun Olam Each person makes a difference, and together we are responsible for improving the world through our actions.

Connections is a publication of the Peninsula Jewish Community Center, 800 Foster City Blvd., Foster City, CA, 94404. Send comments or suggestions to editor@pjcc.org.

The mission of the Peninsula Jewish Community Center is to build a caring and connected community, develop leadership and strengthen Jewish identity and values in a center with an environment that is welcoming to all people at every stage of life. The PJCC has been serving people of all ages, faiths and backgrounds throughout San Mateo County for more than 65 years.

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The PJCC is supported by the Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties.

On the Cover

CONNECT WITH US KATHY REICH PRESIDENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS Dear PJCC Friends, Many faiths recognize fall as the start of the holiday season—a time when family and friends come together to celebrate, commemorate, and give thanks.

Most kids can’t resist playing in a pile of crunchy autumn leaves, and these adorable PJCC preschoolers were no exception. Even at their tender age, Cara Straw, Kirill Romero, and Chloe Kravetz (above left to right) take delight in the simple beauty of the season.

Voted Best: • Health Club • Jewish Community Center • Spa And Yoga Class • Party Venue

In the Jewish community, this September ushers in the High Holy Days, beginning with Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year). During the ten-day holiday period we reflect, atone, say goodbye to the past, and look ahead toward the future. This year, the profound message of the High Holy Days is especially poignant as the PJCC bids a fond farewell to our Executive Director Deborah Pinsky, who stepped down as leader of the PJCC in August after seven successful years of service.

Under Deborah’s leadership the PJCC experienced unparalleled growth both within our walls and throughout the community.

Deborah’s groundbreaking achievements include: • Growing our community to nearly 10,000 members from throughout the North Peninsula and building the PJCC’s reputation as a leading JCC in our region and in the nation as a whole.

• Facilitating the 2013 purchase of the 12-acre campus where the North Peninsula Jewish Campus has thrived since 2004.

• Launching two dynamic wellness initiatives: wellness your way®, which encourages healthy living through nourish, move, and engage activities; and Jewish Wellness (see page 16) that invites wholeness, health, and happiness inspired by Jewish wisdom principles.

• Introducing our Grow Justice: Fight Hunger initiative, which grows and delivers organic produce to a local homeless shelter for families and fosters social action through learning activities and workshops.

Looking forward, we’re very excited to welcome our new Chief Executive Officer Paul Geduldig. Paul comes to us after a decade of visionary leadership as Executive Director at Temple Sinai in Oakland, California. Prior to that, he led programs at the Osher Marin JCC as the Director of Youth and Family Programs and Director of Teen Services. Paul’s impressive leadership skills and professionalism will build upon Deborah’s many accomplishments and help increase the PJCC’s impact upon the North Peninsula.

The PJCC is proud to be a part of the Initiative on Jewish Peoplehood, presenting educational and cultural programs that explore Jewish

Please join me in welcoming Paul when he comes on board in late September. I know he looks forward to meeting you and hearing your ideas for how to make our Center an even more vibrant and joyful place.

Regards,

heritage, identity, and community.

This initiative is co-funded by the Koret Foundation and The Taube Foundation for Jewish Life & Culture.

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Ambassador Dennis Ross: An Insider’s View of History T

o be a genuine statesman requires a passion for true peace and freedom: a keen awareness and understanding of what it takes to build a peace that is both secure and lasting. Dennis Ross is such a statesman.

For the past 30 years Ross has been the quintessential diplomat, serving four presidents and five administrations, addressing and helping to craft a peace process in the Middle East and working tirelessly to bring peace to Israel.

A native of the Bay Area, Ross was born in San Francisco and grew up in Marin County. He attended the University of California, Los Angeles,

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graduating in 1970, and did graduate work at UCLA, writing a doctoral dissertation on Soviet decision-making. For a brief while he served as executive director of the BerkeleyStanford program on Soviet international behavior.

A skilled diplomat and seasoned negotiator, Ambassador Ross has played a leading role in shaping American policy in the Middle East for more than a generation. During President Jimmy Carter’s administration, Ross worked under Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Paul Wolfowitz in the Pentagon and authored a study recommending greater U.S. intervention in the Persian Gulf region. During the Reagan

“Working for Israeli-Arab peace became my life’s work because I don’t see any other alternative for Israel.”

Strategizing with President Obama in the oval office (from left): U.S. Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro; Ambassador Ross; former Secretary of State and 2016 Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton; and 2009 Special Envoy for Middle East Peace George Mitchell.

administration he served as Director of Near East and South Asian affairs in the National Security Council. In the administration of President George H. W. Bush, Ross served as director of the State Department’s Policy Planning Staff, and worked with Secretary of State James Baker on convincing Arab and Israeli leaders to attend the 1991 Middle East peace conference in Madrid.

Despite his association with the former Republican president, President Bill Clinton named Ross Special Envoy to the Middle East. In this role Ambassador Ross matched an acute awareness of reality with a negotiator’s flexible and creative thinking. Building trust among wary personalities and bridging divides between nations, his indelible but often invisible imprint marked the Middle East’s signature peace agreements and near agreements for

over a decade, including the 1995 Interim Agreement on the West Bank and the Gaza Strip and the 1997 Hebron Accord. He facilitated as well the Israel-Jordan peace treaty and also worked on talks between Israel and Syria. Ross and his team drew up what became known as the “Clinton Parameters”—a solution to save the IsraeliPalestinian negotiations in December 2000.

Under President Obama, Ross returned to the National Security Council and provided guidance to navigate the turbulence in the Middle East created by the protests of 2011.

Ambassador Ross has written that “ … working for Israeli-Arab peace became my life’s work because I don’t see any other alternative for Israel.” Every bit the scholar and statesman, Dennis Ross is the author of the definitive inside story on the Arab-

Israeli peace process. His new book, Doomed to Succeed: The U.S.-Israel Relationship from Truman to Obama, explores the attitudes of every president towards Israel and their key assumptions, successes, and mistakes.

Contributor Rabbi Lavey Derby is the PJCC Director of Jewish Life.

PJCC Welcomes Ambassador Ross

The Israel Forum: Doomed to Succeed Tuesday, November 17 • 7:00 – 8:30 pm On the first Northern California stop of his book tour (see page 23), Ambassador Ross presents his insider’s view of the lessons of history and what the implications are for U.S. policy towards Israel today.

To purchase tickets or learn more, visit pjcc.org/dennisross, call 650.378.2703 or email rgoldman@pjcc.org.

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MEMBER

MOMENTS

Living Life to its Fullest There are thousands of articles touting the physical and social benefits of an engaged life, but none may be more convincing than this one about PJCC member Audrey Guerin. The vibrant 81-year old is a living testimony to an active lifestyle that started as a young adult in her native New York.

It began in the early 1950s when Audrey was just 15 and invited to join the prestigious New York City Ballet Company as their youngest ballerina. She danced under the tutelage of world-renowned choreographers Jerome Robbins and the “father of American ballet,” George Balanchine. She then went on to share the stage alongside the comedic genius Sid Caesar and Imogene Coca in their popular TV variety show, Your Show of Shows. She later danced for another TV legend, Danny Thomas, in The Danny Thomas Show.

“In between I appeared in Little Theater doing traditional musicals Audrey recalls.

“I took every opportunity to dance.”

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When she married and moved to California, Audrey found fewer opportunities for professional dance but still remained active. “I always feel best when I exercise and eat healthy,” she says. “Mostly, I don’t stress and enjoy life.” And it’s precisely this attitude that keeps her thriving as a youthful octogenarian.

These days her most rewarding work comes from her involvement with The Foster City Village. Launched in February 2013, she founded the organization with her husband Gil and a few other local residents who shared the common goal of helping seniors stay in their homes.

“I’m interested in keeping seniors from feeling isolated,” she says. “I help plan social events, run a book club, and facilitate a monthly program at the library called ‘Lunch and Learn’ that brings speakers and provides a light lunch.”

In her spare time Audrey cultivates a creative streak that has produced artwork

on display in galleries from Carmel to San Francisco. She also dabbles in Ikebana (Japanese flower arranging).

And yes, this former dancer still works out. For cardiovascular fitness she rides the stationary bike, uses free weights for strength training, and enjoys private Pilates sessions as well as group Mat Pilates classes at the PJCC. She can even do the Pilates 100, so named because each move is held for 100 beats. No easy feat at any age.

“Don’t waste this moment by worrying about something in the future,” she says.

“Choose happiness every morning … and keep moving.”

Learn more about Audrey at blog.pjcc.org/ pilates-audrey.

Cycling for Life

Getting in the Swim As a child in her native Indonesia, Amindra Newinyarni briefly took swim lessons—enough to keep her afloat—but that was the extent of her interest in swimming. However, these days find the San Bruno transplant polishing her skills through private swim lessons with Courtney Smith, Director of Aquatics, at the PJCC. What motivated the 40-year old PJCC member to dip her toes in the water?

“My 10-year old son, Marcel, is on the PJCC Barracuda youth swim team and my husband, Gunawan, swims in open water and at the PJCC, and also races in U.S. Master Swimming,” Amindra says.

“They inspired me to take swimming seriously, but I struggled trying to learn it by myself, so I turned to Courtney for help.”

At first Amindra, pictured above with her son and husband, started swimming as a show of support for her husband and son, but as her skills improved, so did her goals. Swimming now represents fitness.

“I tried exercise classes, but nothing really clicked,” she confesses.

“Swimming is a total body workout, yet very low impact. Since swimming, I have fewer migraines and my asthma has improved.”

Amindra has also overcome previous challenges in the water, such as lack of flexibility and endurance. “As an adult, I had more worries,” she admits. “But I never realized that swimming could be so much fun until Courtney taught me how to swim properly. My goals are making it easier to overcome any limitations.” After just a few lessons, she’s already enjoying family swim outings alongside her husband and son. “As my techniques improve with each lesson, my endurance improves as well,” she adds. “It’s a great feeling!”

For PJCC member Jeromy Cottell, cycling is more than a hobby; it’s a lifestyle that has earned the 40-year old numerous accolades in the cycling world. Jeromy began as a recreational cyclist but didn’t get into competitive racing until after college. He started with triathlons to help get into shape and in no time was hooked. In eight short years, Jeromy has ridden his way from a beginner cyclist to an expert rider. In 2014 his efforts paid off when he traveled to Manchester, England, to compete in the Masters Track World Championships (a series of races on a velodrome, a short cycling track where the turns are banked as high as 45 degrees). Jeromy, pictured below on left wearing red, placed first.

“After crossing the finish line, I didn’t really believe I’d won, despite my teammate yelling from the sideline,” he says. “It didn’t sink in until I saw the results posted on the video board with my name listed first. Standing on top of the podium after the race while the national anthem played was quite an experience. It was a big mix of joy and relief and something that I’ll remember for a long time.”

To stay competitive, the Redwood Shores resident rides about 200 miles and trains at least 10 hours a week. “Working on my core strength and flexibility is extremely important for cycling, so I’ll usually do a yoga class at the PJCC and core exercises,” he says. “I also enjoy cycling with my family around town.” When he isn’t on two wheels, Jeromy works as a chemist for Gilead Sciences exploring new medicines for the treatment of HIV. “I try to enjoy each day,” he says. “You never know what new things are on the horizon.”

When she isn’t practicing her newfound water skills, Amindra loves to bake; so much, in fact, that she volunteers with helping production at a local French bakery. At home, she enjoys trying recipes and engaging family and friends, including her son’s swim coaches, as lucky taste testers. She then incorporates their feedback into the next batch.

Amindra likes to say, “I’m always trying to find ways to improve.” An attitude she lives by, both in the pool and out.

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Delicious and Healthy Holiday Eats

Autumn Kale Salad with Apples and Pumpkin Seeds Tossed in a Honey-Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Kale is a nutritional powerhouse and offers everything you want in a leafy green. It’s an excellent source of vitamins A, C, and K, and has a good amount of calcium, folate and potassium. Unlike other more delicate greens, the hearty kale leaf stands up to dressing and tastes even better with time, so enjoy this healthy autumn-inspired salad for dinner, and then pack it for lunch the next day.

Prep time 20 minutes; serves 4.

• 8 ounces kale (1 large bunch or 6 cups). Use curly green kale, Lacinato or Dinosaur kale • 1/2 red onion thinly sliced • 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds • 1/3 cup dried unsweetened cranberries • 1 medium Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apple • 2 ounces sharp cheddar cheese Apple and honey vinaigrette: • 3 tablespoons olive oil • 1½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar • 1 tablespoon smooth Dijon mustard • 1½ teaspoons honey • Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

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1. Preheat oven to 350° F and spread pumpkin seeds on a baking tray. Toast until lightly golden and fragrant, about five to seven minutes, tossing them once or twice to make sure they bake evenly. Remove tray from oven and set aside to cool.

2. Pull kale leaves off tough stems and discard stems. Tear the kale into small, bite-sized pieces. Transfer kale to a big bowl.

Sprinkle ¼ teaspoon of sea salt over the kale and massage the leaves with your hands for about three minutes until leaves begin to wilt and become darker in color.

3. Thinly slice the red onion and add to the bowl.

4. Coarsely chop the pumpkin seeds and dried cranberries and add to the bowl.

5. Chop both the apple and cheese into bite-sized pieces and add to the bowl as well.

6. In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients together.

Add to the salad and toss until leaves are evenly coated. Enjoy the salad right away or, for even tastier results, let it marinate in the dressing for up to 20 minutes.

As autumn turns to winter, the cooler air and shorter days can mean only one thing: the holiday season is upon us. With holidays ranging from Rosh Hashanah and Thanksgiving to Hanukkah and New Year’s Eve, all the celebratory fare can make it a challenge to stick to your wellness goals. However, it is possible to keep your meals both delicious and nutritious without feeling deprived. The key is to fill your plate with nutrient-dense foods while keeping an eye on portion size.

These simple seasonal recipes pay homage to the holidays but with a delicious and delightfully healthy twist. Surprise your taste buds and plan to successfully enjoy a healthy holiday season on your terms.

Recipes courtesy of Jeannie Solomon, PJCC Wellness Coach and Certified Chef

Turmeric Latkes with Cinnamon Applesauce

Turmeric and cumin are wonderful Indian spices that aid digestion, rev up the metabolism and help break down body fat.

Couple that with the addition of cinnamon to the applesauce, which helps regulate blood sugar and reduce cholesterol, and you have a delicious potato latke brimming with super nutrition. Prep time 25 minutes; cook time 35 minutes, makes 15 latkes.

• 2 lbs. Yukon gold potatoes, grated small • 3 medium carrots, grated small • 1 small onion, finely chopped • 1/4 cup matzo meal, potato starch or all-purpose flour • 1 teaspoon ground cumin • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric (or up to 1 teaspoon to taste) • 2 large eggs, slightly beaten • ¾ cup Canola or grapeseed oil (for frying) Cinnamon Apple Sauce: • 2 pounds apples, peeled, quartered and cored (I prefer tart apples like Granny Smith) • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1 tablespoon water • 1 – 2 tablespoons organic brown sugar or honey

1. Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Place grated potatoes (peels and all) in a colander with a bowl or plate underneath.

Sprinkle 1 tsp of salt on potatoes and mix well. Let stand for 10 minutes (the potatoes will release some liquid.

3. Using a cheesecloth or a clean kitchen towel, wring out excess moisture from the grated potatoes (make sure to squeeze out as much liquid as possible).

4. Add remaining ingredients (except the oil) to potatoes and mix to combine.

5. Use a ¼ measuring cup to measure out latkes batter and use your hands to form into patties.

6. Heat about ¼ cup of oil in a non-stick skillet and drop about five latkes at a time. Cook at medium heat, 3 – 4 minutes per side or until golden brown.

7. Place cooked latkes on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil. Repeat the process two more times, using ¼ cup of oil each time.

8. Place latkes on the lined baking sheet and bake for 15 – 20 minutes or until crispy.

Cinnamon Apple Sauce 1. Cut apple quarters into small pieces.

Put into a saucepan just large enough to hold them. Add cinnamon, brown sugar or honey.

2. Place pan over medium-high heat. When the apples start to steam, cover tightly and turn the heat down to low. Cook at a low simmer, stirring and turning the apples from time to time, until they are very soft.

3. Mash lightly.

4. Remove from the heat, let cool and transfer the applesauce to a container. Keep refrigerated for up to a week.

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High-Protein Sweet Potato Muffins

Sweet potatoes are inexpensive, delicious, and packed with calcium, potassium, and vitamins A and C. The red-orange sweet potatoes are slightly moister and sweeter than the tan variety, making them the best choice for this recipe. The addition of almond meal and extra eggs add a protein punch to these muffins. Prep time 1 hour; cook time 15 minutes; makes 24 mini muffins.

• 2 medium sweet potatoes, roasted (1½ cups, mashed) • 1 medium ripe banana, mashed • 3 eggs, lightly beaten • ½ cup unsweetened almond milk • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup • ¾ cup all-purpose flour or a gluten-free flour (I like Cup 4 Cup brand) • ¾ cup almond meal • 2 teaspoons baking powder • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt • 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg For the topping: • 3 tablespoons sugar • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon • ¼ cup chopped pecans 1. Preheat oven to 350° F. 2. Poke a few holes in the sweet potatoes with a fork and wrap in foil.

Bake 60 minutes or until very soft.

3. Remove potato from oven and allow to cool. Scoop the potato “meat” out of the skin into a large mixing bowl.

Discard skin.

4. Mash potatoes with a fork or spoon or in a food processor. Mix in the mashed banana until combined.

5. Add eggs, almond milk, olive oil, and maple syrup to sweet potatoes. Whisk everything together until smooth.

6. In a separate bowl, combine the rest of the (dry) ingredients and stir together.

7. Pour dry ingredients into bowl with wet ingredients and mix together just until combined.

8. Spoon batter into muffin tins, filling to ¾ below the top.

9. In small bowl, stir together the topping of sugar and cinnamon and pecans. Sprinkle a small amount of topping on each muffin.

10. Place on center rack in the oven and bake for 15 minutes or until top is lightly brown and firm to the touch.

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Note: these muffins will last longer if stored in the refrigerator or freezer.

Pumpkin Pie Greek Yogurt Parfait

Pumpkin, the quintessential fall holiday symbol is also a wonderful food full of fiber, protein, and vitamins K and A. By alternating layers of pumpkin puree with protein-packed Greek yogurt, these beautiful parfaits are easy to prepare, slimming for your waistline, and full of nutrition. Prep time 20 minutes; serves 4.

• 1 cup 100% pumpkin puree • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice • 1 cup Greek yogurt • ½ cup crumbled graham crackers (both plain or cinnamon work great) 1. In a small bowl combine the pumpkin puree, cinnamon (or pumpkin pie spice) and maple syrup.

2. Crumble the graham crackers.

3. Layer the graham crackers, seasoned pumpkin puree, and yogurt into four glass/see-through containers. Feel free to create the layers in any order.

4. Optional: top with Candied Pumpkin Seed with Honey and Cinnamon (recipe below) or your favorite granola.

Candied Pumpkin Seeds with Cinnamon and Honey Pumpkin seeds contain a wide variety of nutrients ranging from magnesium and manganese to copper, protein, and zinc. Paired with the gooey sweetness of honey and the amazing health benefits of cinnamon, this brittle is a sweet-treat you can feel good about.

Prep time 5 minutes; cook time 20 minutes; serves 15.

• 2 cups raw packaged pumpkin seeds (also known as pepitas) • 2 tablespoons coconut oil • 3 tablespoons honey • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

1. Preheat oven to 350° F. 2. Place pumpkin seeds in a medium bowl.

3. Melt coconut oil in a small saucepan then add honey.

Stir constantly until honey and oil are combined. Pour the warm mixture over the pumpkin seeds, add cinnamon and stir until all ingredients are well combined.

4. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper so that the paper overlaps both ends.

Spread pumpkin seeds over the parchment paper and place in oven. Bake for 15 – 20 minutes until the seeds and honey are a deep golden brown.

5. Remove from oven and let cool on parchment paper.

6. Store uncovered for up to one week.

Note: pumpkin seeds can burn easily. Once in the oven, check and stir the seed mixture every 10 minutes and remove from oven if they are getting too brown too fast.

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Face to Face A

spa facial may be considered a luxurious indulgence versus a health priority, but think again: a relaxing facial can actually improve skin, reduce stress, and enhance circulation.

But even the best facial won’t maintain desired results if good skincare practices aren’t followed at home. Vicky stresses the importance of cleansing, exfoliating, and using an appropriate mask. “The trick is to exfoliate or mask while in the shower,” she says. “It isn’t important how long it stays on, but that you use it!” She adds that another overlooked step is the use of a toner. “It balances the natural pH of the skin and, if used with a cotton round, toner will also

Not that any of this comes as a surprise to PJCC Esthetician Vicky Cochran, pictured at right. Every day she witnesses firsthand the longlasting effects of regular facials.

“Treatments help increase the flow of oxygen to the skin, which gives

remove excess residue and help close pores.”

you a healthy, youthful glow,” Vicky says. “When combined with adequate hydration and nutrition, facials help plump skin, which in turn reduce the appearance of dry and aging skin.”

An esthetician at the PJCC Spa for six years, Vicky honed her craft at Skyline College’s Esthetician program. “I didn’t just learn skincare procedures, but fine-tuned important waxing skills such as speed, accuracy, and client comfort,” she says. “Done properly, consistent waxing of the same area will result in significant hair reduction.” And her education continues with regular training and seminars. Just recently she attended an Eminence Organic Skin Care workshop where she learned Hungarian massage techniques to encourage wrinkle reduction and lymph drainage. Also addressed were organic serums that tackle hormonal aging

She prefers using natural-based products. She tries to avoid anything with preservatives, artificial fragrance, or chemicals. “On my clients, myself, and my children I use organic products made from fruits, veggies, and plants,” she says. “They’re healthy, natural, and produce amazing results.”

What isn’t a known fact is that facial treatments reap long-lasting benefits.

“It’s so important to nourish the largest organ on your body, your skin,” Vicky says.

“Regular facials can reduce pore size, fight aging, prevent acne, or help calm sensitive skin conditions such as eczema or rosacea.

Facials are as important as daily exercise and nutritious eating.”

and breakouts.

Vicky says that her facials are so relaxing many times her clients fall asleep. But by far the most fulfilling aspect of her job is client satisfaction. She hears stories all the time, such as one client who told her that an old friend asked, “What are you doing to your skin? It’s glowing!”

“It’s testimonies like this that make me proud of what I do,” Vicky says. “I love seeing the joy on the faces of my clients when they reach their skincare goals.”

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13 5:30 – 8:00 PM • PJCC LOBBY • MEET VICKY AND OUR ENTIRE STAFF OF ESTHETICIANS • RELAX WITH LUXURIOUS MINI-SERVICES • GOODY BAG OF SPA SAMPLES SPACE FILLS QUICKLY, RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY! PJCC.ORG/MINDBODY • 650.378.2703

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See page 24 for details

Five Ways to Help Your Kids Love Fitness A

s parents, we wear so many hats: nurse, chauffeur, cook, maid. We often overlook a very important aspect of our children’s health: how much physical activity our kids are getting each day.

Encouraging your kids to stay active can be a challenge when there are so many other things competing for time. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends children and teens ages 6-17 get 60 minutes of activity daily, but only one in three children actually meet this recommendation.

Figuring out how to get your children moving doesn’t have to be a chore: here are five practical tips to get your child moving and loving fitness.

1. Encourage family connection through fitness. Find ways to make fitness a family affair: take your kids on walks and hikes, sign up to do races together, or take fitness classes together.

Physical activity is a great way to build family relationships and team work.

2. Model healthy behavior. The single best way to encourage your kids to get involved in fitness is to model that healthy behavior. Talk positively about fitness and share the feel-good benefits of exercise. Kids learn so much by watching the adults in their lives: if they see you enjoying an active lifestyle, they are more likely to embrace it as well.

3. Encourage variety and choice. If your kids like sports, try not to pressure them into one particular sport. Encourage them to try many sports throughout the year and find activities they feel passionate about. Letting kids choose their sport or activity can go a long way in keeping them motivated to participate in the long term.

4. Encourage unstructured play and fun. Find ways to make fitness fun! Playing traditional games like tag and hopscotch at the park or going on a scavenger hunt are fun ways to get moving. If there is bad weather outside, try some activitybased video games. Or just throw on some fun music and have a dance fest with your kids. Kids and adults stick to physical activity when they think it’s fun!

5. Limit screen time. More time spent in front of the television, computer, tablet, or phone means less time spent moving. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends limiting screen time to no more than 1 or 2 hours daily for children over two years old, and they discourage media use entirely by children less than two years of age. Find ways for kids to get creative and active when they are bored rather than tuning in: arts, crafts, games, books, and fun fitness activities are a great use of time that encourages personal growth in your kids.

There are many benefits for your child when they stay physically active: it can boost confidence, build determination and character, improve sleep quality, and raise concentration and academic performance. While it takes some effort on everyone’s part to get the ball rolling, the benefits are worth it.

Reprinted with permission by author Sarah Jane Parker. This article first appeared in parade.com in a past syndication partnership with Sverve (sverve.com).

From Family Yoga to Youth Soccer, the PJCC offers a variety of programs to help introduce children to the joys of fitness.

For details, see page 29.

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JEWISH WELLNESS: A PATH TO WHOLENESS M

ove. Nourish. Engage. Three simple words that capture the PJCC’s life-enhancing philosophy toward wellness. We move to develop strength, prevent disease, and build physical and emotional resilience. We nourish our bodies with wholesome foods, soothing spa services, and stimulating activities that promote healing and energy.

We engage our minds with intellectual and spiritual exploration that results in personal fulfillment, empathy, and understanding.

The culminating result is wellness of body, mind, and spirit.

Jewish tradition and practices hold important tenets about wellness that people of all faiths, backgrounds, and cultures can embrace. Jewish wisdom encourages us to care for our bodies, to eat well, and to exercise regularly. It invites us to engage in activities, like meditation and chanting, which open the heart, cultivate compassion, and promote serenity and calm. It bids us to engage in intellectual and spiritual learning to help guide us on our life’s path. Jewish wisdom teachings and practices support us to live flourishing, resourced, integrated resilient lives with a joyful sense of balance and well-being.

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Among the Jewish Wellness programs offered at the PJCC, visitors will find Yoga and Wholeness with a Jewish Twist, in which participants reflect on selected Jewish teachings through the poses of yoga.

On seasonal nature hikes led by noted Jewish environmental educator Deborah Newbrun, hikers learn to appreciate and reflect upon the natural world and the bounty of the earth; and nutritional cooking classes held by PJCC Wellness Coach Jeannie Solomon encourage healthy alternatives to popular dishes.

Wellness is also illustrated in our commitment to Tikkun Olam (repairing the world) in which we touch lives and heal hearts. Practices include The Pink Ribbon Program, an innovative postrehabilitation workout protocol for breast cancer survivors. Year-round in the Justice Garden, community volunteers of all ages can be seen harvesting organic produce for a local homeless shelter.

My colleague Julie Emden, Director of Jewish LearningWorks’ Embodied Jewish Learning Project, says that the power of Jewish Wellness is to nourish, move, and engage in community, “… without leaving our Jewish self behind … all within a Jewish

context and with Jewish teachings as our guide. We leave with more focus, calm, and with more connection to Judaism, to ourselves, and to each other.”

The beauty of Jewish Wellness is that its wisdom transcends all faiths and backgrounds, as illustrated by Tom Feledy, a non-Jewish participant of Yoga and Wholeness with a Jewish Twist (see page 23).

“Although I’m not Jewish, I found combining the principles of yoga with the teachings of Judaism to be helpful in gaining new insights to this ancient practice,” Tom said. “Each class was a wonderful learning adventure and Julie’s handouts helped show how concepts discussed applied to human anatomy. I’ve learned how ancient traditions have the potential to enrich the lives of persons of all religious backgrounds.”

And that’s the promise of Jewish Wellness: that we can all live in wholeness, health, and happiness.

Contributor Rabbi Lavey Derby is the PJCC Director of Jewish Life.

DONORS In Appreciation of Your Gifts and Contributions Thank you for all you do for the PJCC and our community. Because of your support, this year we raised more than $1.4 million in charitable gifts. Your generosity will enable the PJCC and our community to continue to provide and enhance our programs and services for: Early Childhood Education, Camp, Afterschool, Youth and Teen, The Pink Ribbon Program, Get Up & Go, Adults, Cultural Arts, Jewish Life, and Jewish Wellness.

We are grateful for your 2014 – 2015 support of our mission: to build a caring and connected community, develop leadership and strengthen Jewish identity and values; all encompassed in an environment that is welcoming to all people at every stage of life.

Please know how thankful we are for your time, gifts in kind, services, and ongoing commitment to the PJCC. We appreciate your support more than you will ever know.

We apologize in advance if we miss anyone on our list of supporters. You and your gifts matter and make a significant difference at the PJCC. If you have any questions, please contact Development at the PJCC at 650.212.PJCC (7522).

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DONORS ANNUAL CAMPAIGN Donors that made a gift through our Annual Campaign

General Fund Karen Adachi Amy & Marshall Allshouse Anonymous in memory of Eva Chernov Lokey Betsy & Michael Berman Jack Bernstein in honor of Dr. Andrew Rosenberg Deena & Rob Bertolina in honor of Stephanie Levin Annette & Duane Bolton Richard Braunstein Dr. Daniel & Barbara Buttlaire Connie Chen & Jackson Wu Ludmila Chernishev Chevron Matching Employee Funds Lael Culiner & Josh Smith Maida & Cecil Culverhouse Rochelle & Mervyn Danker in honor of Deborah Pinsky & Jane Post Lisa Delson & Brent Pliskow Francesca Eastman & Edward Goodstein Judy Edelson Shirley & Ben Eisler Mandy & Rabbi Dennis Eisner Tracy & Steve Eskenazi Nancy Evans & Art Wolf Lenci Farkas Leslee & Wayne Feinstein Blair Fingerhut Susan & David Folkman Joan & Michael Fox Phyllis Friedman Goldman Sachs & Co Kimberly Gordon & Marc Hertz Lynda & Roland Graham-Helwig Joanne & Skip Green Susan Hamlin Mary Hanson in honor of David Nigel Carol & Martin Harband Jennifer Ackerman Helfand & Rabbi Corey Helfand Jane & Alan Helfen Laurie & Mark Hepler in honor of Reich-Meyers 20th anniversary & Kathy’s birthday Steve Hibshman Art Hirschhorn Jonathan B. Horowitz Sonny & Steve Hurst Ingrid & Frank Jonas Vivian Kalev in honor of Jane Post Josie Kamin Gay & Harvey Kaplan Melanie & Perry Karsen Kendra & Tom Kasten Linda & Robert Kiss Martha Kokes & Jay Mellman Gabriele Korn Ruth Leddel Sheila & George Lederer Leslie Lee & Jorge Vilalta Ralph Levin Stephanie Levin

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Marta Levison Barbara & Jerry Lewis Inna & Yair Magner Bruce Maltz Susan & Scott Maltz Lee Manus-McNutt & Scott McNutt Evelyn & Jerrold Marcus Joan & Howard Mechalovitz Marilyn & Charles Meier Paula & Ken Meier Bessie Mintz in honor of Judy Garb Judy & Steve Mitchell Miriam & Richard Morgan in honor of Frances Rodgers’ 90th birthday Evelyne Nguyen Lynn & Richard Nightingale Sandy Oberstein Verlayne Offenbach z’l The David and Lucile Packard Foundation Cindy & Alex Panchula Lynne & Bruce Pasternack Bonnie & Don Pearlman in memory of Wilfred Kapkin Deborah Pinsky Peter Pollat Jane & Jon Post Rhonda Press & Larry Ragent Amy Rabbino & Neal Rubin Davida & Michael Rabbino in honor of Deborah Pinsky Dorothy & Boris Ragent Natalie Rapp Denis Rauchman Charlotte & Evan Reader Kathy Reich & Ken Meyer Linda & Edward Rosen Barbara & Andy Rosenberg in honor of Dr. & Mrs. Irving Katz Grace Rosenberg Joyce Sakai Ellen & Jerry Saliman Jane & Howard Samuel Zoe & Dan Scheinman John Schulz Rebecca Schwartz & Roger Feigelson Reva & John Segall Marcyl & Seymour Seidscher Cheryl & Jeffrey Selman Marianne & Herman Shine in honor of Gary Bigus’ 90th birthday Lorna Siepser & Steve Klebe Lori Silverstein in memory of Hal & Bobie Silverstein Frank Sinnott Yash Snider Goldie & Marty Sosnick Beth Springer & Paul Rosenblum Beth & Roy Steiner Anne & David Steirman Cindy & Phil Strause Sharon & Robert Strochak Zinaida & Alexander Talis Jane Tan & Kenneth Schwartz in honor of 10 wonderful years Selma & Sandy Tandowsky Wendy & Jeremy Verba

Visa Givingstation Walmart Hillary Weingast & Jeff Hyman Kathy & Don Williams Rieko & Timothy Wong Jean Zemel

Adult Programs Jane & Jeff Boyarsky Lisa & David Goldstein Corky & Al Goodwin Eileen & Max Listgarten

Grow Justice/Jewish Life Martha & Michael Adler Anonymous Barbara Berk & Gilbert Mintz Janice & Dennis Berkowitz Jill Blair & Fay Twersky Nancy Bott Maria & James Burns Cheryl Chang, Kai Carter, Linda Baker, Jamaica Maxwell & Prithi Trivedi in honor of Kathy Reich Roxanne & David Cohen in honor of Kathy Reich & Ken Meyer’s 20th anniversary Linda Davis Rabbi Lavey Derby Blair Fingerhut Judy & Michael Garb Laura Toller Gardner & James T. Gardner Sissy & Ted Geballe Sydney Kapchan & Steven Tulkin in memory of Israel Gordon Debbie & Bob Kessler Erin & Jeffrey Lager Michael Lewis in honor of Shelley Levitt Marilyn & Charles Meier Deborah Pinsky in memory of Paul Bodner

Senior Bus Fund/Get Up & Go Floie Ambrunn Susan L. Ammons Anonymous Roma Auerback Rachel & Isaac Bahbout Susan & Gordon Bardet Janice & Dennis Berkowitz Jan & Russ Bohne The Bunco Group Sylvia Chan Linda & Dan Cooperman in memory of Dorothy Cooperman Shari Countryman & Bryan Wolfgram Eleonore Debth Leonora Reyes-Oida Esteban Leslee & Wayne Feinstein in memory of Ben Feinstein Donna & Phil Feitelberg Marian & David Finkelstein in honor of Gayle & Al Notowitz in memory of Murray Gellman Doug Fong Edith Foyer Marilyn Frank & Martin Goldstein Marilyn & Bert Gelder Phyllis F. Graff

Barbara & Joe Gurkoff Barbara Hafter Ruthellen Harris Angie & Steve Hollman Joanne Howard Randi & Jim Hutchinson Judy Kaine Joe Kane in memory of Arlene Kane Rosie & Joseph Karp Sandra & Dennis Kay in memory of Doris & Harold Brown Ronnie & Alan Klein Marilyn & Norman Krasner Mariel & Fred Krupp in honor of Phyllis Graff’s birthday Thea & Sam Leavitt Margie & Phil Lerner Shirley Lerner Lynn Levy & Bob Kahn Sarena Lubarsky in memory of Suzanne Roussille Abraham Malaster Susan & Scott Maltz in memory of Murray Gellman Janet A. Martin Susan & Bob May in honor of the Get Up & Go staff Gail & Matt Mintz Barbara Nevins in memory of Roberta Nevins Gayle & Allen Notowitz in honor of David Finkelstein Mignon & Armand Offel Linda & Mickey Podolsky Stan Pollard Sylvia & George Prozan Sally & Robert Reingold Diane Robertson Cindy Rose & Michael Quackenbush Linda & Edward Rosen Lisa & Mark Rosenthal Ronald Scheinbach Zoe & Dan Scheinman Ruth & Bruce Schlesinger Marilyn & Nathan Schmidt in honor of Judith Shmueli Florette & Bill Schwartz Sandra Shapiro in memory of Jean Shapiro Nancy Shaw in honor of Merv & Deb Weiner Amy Shulman in honor of Shayna Lesovoy Alan Sicherman in memory of Bess Booth Judy & Robert Silverman Norma Siskin Rolly Slatt Marian Soss in honor of Bill Soss’s retirement Cecile & Merrill Steinberg Marcie & Artie Storch Judy Thalheimer & Brian Kirshner George Thomas Fran Tompakov in memory of Ann Stone Cyril Tukeman Margrit & Jack Vanderryn Joyce & Norm Weil Annette Weiss

JULY 2014 – JUNE 2015 Senior Bus Fund/Get Up & Go (cont’d.)

Sandi Wendland Judy Winkelstein Linda & Todd Zucker in memory of Mollie Amster

Children’s Scholarship Fund Judith Gold Bloom in honor of David & Anne Steirman Bev Kotlove in honor of the B’nai Mitzvah of Jacob & Harrison Kraus & Hannah Engel

Betty Bronitsky Scholarship Fund Alda & Joseph Bronitsky Charles Bronitsky Eleanor Gale Bonnie Kelly Edith & Daniel Lang

Jamie Halbert Memorial Scholarship Fund In memory of Jamie Halbert Laura O. Anderson Janelle & Joseph Becerra Frances Berger Patricia & Alain Brie Ellen Brosbe Alyce Brown Margaret Cahill Geri Crane & Kenneth Wach Florian Davos & Brun Hilbert Gloria & Milton Dobkin The Donohoe Family Sally & Tim Doyle Kathryn & Jim Dwyer Howard Edelstein Mary & Gary Ellison Lois & Ted Everett Brittany & Daniel Feitelberg Colleen & Douglas Fogelson Harriet Friedman Judy & Michael Garb Gloria Goldberg Jill Goldring & Marc Haugen Kimberly Gordon & Marc Hertz Lawrence Hilbert, Jr. Deborah & Craig Hoffman Lisa & Marc Jaffe Virginia & Curtis Joe Katherine & Matthew Kay Rosa Kim & Peter Bergquist Nancy Krah Cynthia Lee Kelly & Betty Lem Stephanie Levin Deborah Marcus & Tom Cross Robert McGarvey Kathy & Jack Michelucci Suzanne Moore Suzanne & Damian Morris Ann & Maurice Murphy Mitzi & Herman Novinsky The Panchula Family Peninsula Temple Beth El Loretta & Eugene Pennisi Jolly & Ron Perkocha Kathy Pollack Lee Port Rhonda Press & Larry Ragent

Sharon & Peter Rau Ellie & Marty Rosenberg Jessica & Jamie Rosenberg Margie Rubin & Phillip Yeater Terry & Richard Sanders Ruth & Bruce Schlesinger Alice Sears Mindy & Jeff Shelton Kathleen Sperry & Jeff Wilkins Ingrid Sponholz Liz Stone Ilana & Neal Tandowsky Ellen Martin Urrutia & Ric Urrutia Hope & John Vodantis Elayne Weinhoff Jeanette Werboff Cathy & Gary Whitman Bonnie Wolf & Michael Gottesman Anne Worley

Sylvia G. Merkadeau Endowment Fund Toby & Mort Kramer Diane Merkadeau & James Kramer in honor of Sylvia Merkadeau’s Yartzeit Lisa & Stuart Merkadeau Pamela Merkadeau & Cary Wiest Maureen Olson

Eva Lokey Endowment Fund Anonymous in memory of Eva Chernov Lokey

DEPARTMENTS

Donors that made a gift directly to a PJCC department

Adult Johanna Anderholm in honor of Susan Ammons & Arline Thomas Jewish Community Federation for Senior Excursions Sandy & Bob Morse for Monday at the Movies Marcyl & Seymour Seidscher Paul & Ruth Steiner Permanent Endowment Fund

Camp/Youth/Teen Programs Diana Blank-Epstein & David Epstein in honor of Joshua Herbert Epstein Jewish Community Federation for Camp Scholarships Al Levitt

Cultural Arts Wendy & Irving Benveniste Pauline Berkow & Ronald Kauffman in honor of Robert Strochak’s 75th birthday Harriet Cellini Kimberly Gordon & Marc Hertz Michele & Erik Jessen Debbie Kelman & Rabbi Marvin Goodman

Operating Anonymous Rebecca Berger in honor of Ellen Saliman for Mother’s Day and her birthday

Barbara Berman in honor of Steven DeGraff’s 70th birthday Maria & James Burns Marian & Jordan Dolgoff in memory of Millie Steinberg Judy Edelson in memory of Myrtle Lenat, Cecelia Michael, Barbara Shilo, and Allan Shocker Andrew Eichenbaum Heidy Fetterman Jewish Community Federation for general operations Andy Johnston in honor of Ken Meyer & Kathy Reich’s family celebrations Bev Kotlove in memory of Izadore Snitzer Stephanie Levin in memory of Liz & Maya Davis’ grandmother Eva Chernov Lokey z’l Janet A. Martin in honor of Susan Ammons’ birthday Stephanie Meyer Evelyne Nguyen Deborah Pinsky in memory of Melissa Hessekiel’s father and Myrtle Lenat Jane & Jon Post in memory of Myrtle Lenat and Ian Israel’s uncle PPG Industries Foundation Joanne & Steve Rovno Shira Saliman in honor of Ellen Saliman Florette & Bill Schwartz Yash Snider Jory Stein Anne & David Steirman in honor of Kathy’s birthday and Kathy & Ken’s anniversary Wells Fargo Foundation Gifts in Kind Aldran Chemical Inc Nancy Evans & Art Wolf Lois Glover Auto Donation Ila Loeb

Early Childhood Education Karen & Pat Bozeman Capital Groups Companies, Inc. Pinar & Shimon Cohen Jewish Community Federation for ECE Scholarships Erin & Jeffrey Lager Joyce & Emmon Lew Morris Stulsaft Foundation Jennifer G. Tiu

Get Up & Go Janette Allen-Keene Raisa Bykhovsky Susan & Lee David in memory of Jerrie Wacholder Dignity Health Jewish Community Endowment Newhouse Fund Maria Kozak May & Stanley Smith Charitable Trust Metropolitan Transportation Commission Mills-Peninsula Health Services Peninsula Health Care District

Jewish Life Koret Foundation Taube Foundation

The Pink Ribbon Program Adrienne & Howard Abrams Jeremy Benjamin Barbara Berk & Gilbert Mintz Jane & Jeff Boyarsky Jan Brown Grant Cherrington Roxanne & David Cohen in honor of Kathy Reich & Ken Meyer’s 20th anniversary Baishalee Das Nicole Devlin Marilyn Dobbs Higuera Sheila Elgaard Jan Eustis Malvina Gockchan Linda Goldman & David Leeb Stacy Goldsby Bill Hastings Jon Janoska Gloria Jue Lynn Levy & Bob Kahn Pamela Kell Debbie Kelman & Rabbi Marvin Goodman Kim Knapp Ivan Kolesnikov Natalie & Alan Kubitz Sheila & George Lederer Phyllis & Howard Levin Michael Lewis in honor of Shelley Levitt Frieda & Brad Liebman Carolyn & Larry Lowenthal Suzanne Moore Candra Moyer Renee Ng Tom Nixon Gail O’Brien Peninsula Medical Clinic Debbie Pickett Heidi & Steve Schell Karin & Marlin Segal Tzach Segal Denise & Larry Smurthwaite Deborah Strahs Sheila & Art Strosberg in memory of Cindy Harband Jane Tan & Kenneth Schwartz Bill Thomas Colleen Torres Cynthia & Selwyn Wener Gina & Brad Zucker Thank you to all our donors who made tribute gifts this year listed throughout this report. Those for whom multiple tributes were received are listed below.

In memory of Jane Blumberg Goldberg Anonymous Judy Edelson Nancy Evans & Art Wolf Rae Finegood Mariel & Fred Krupp Deborah Pinsky Jane & Jon Post

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DONORS In memory of Dorothy Greenberg GKG Law, PC Marjory & Fred Goldman Doris & Sheldon Krys Connie Simon & Michael Robinson Judy & Jeff Wohlberg In memory of Ryna Pinsky Luba Abascal & David Weinstein Roxanne & David Cohen Judy Edelson Nancy Evans & Art Wolf Mimi & Rabbi Nat Ezray Debbie & David Goren Christy & Eric Jeck Sheila and George Lederer Stephanie Levin Jane & Jon Post Kathy Reich & Ken Meyer Ellen & Jerry Saliman Denise & Larry Smurthwaite Bari & Art Verity Ellen Weinstein & Fred Weiner In memory of Ourry Schwartzbord Judy Edelson Colleen Kaman Lynn Levy & Bob Kahn Ellen & Jerry Saliman Shira Saliman In memory of Art Wolf’s Father Judy Edelson Ruth Krumbein Deborah Pinsky Jane & Jon Post Ellen Weinstein & Fred Weiner

ANNUAL BENEFIT Sponsors Champagne Betsy & Michael Berman Kaiser Permanente The Silk Family Cabernet Sauvignon Phyllis Friedman Scott Hartley; Fox, Shjeflo, Hartley & Babu, LLP Sonny & Steve Hurst Erin & Jeff Lager Barbara & Dick Rosenberg Anne & David Steirman Kathy & Don Williams Pinot Noir Luba Abascal & David Weinstein Mark & Gilah Abelson Ellen & Bruce Gellman HighCom Security Services Inc Deborah Pinsky Chardonnay Anne & David’s Chavurah Anonymous Copyman Global Maintenance Resources Jennifer Ackerman Helfand & Rabbi Corey Helfand Christy & Eric Jeck Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund Fran & Bobby Lent Rosanne & Al Levitt NFP CA Insurance Services Inc

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Jane & Jon Post Kathy Reich & Ken Meyer Ellen Weinstein & Fred Weiner Zinfandel Absolute Electrical Martha & Michael Adler Anonymous Jane & Jeff Boyarsky Maria & James Burns CIM Air, Inc Lael Culiner & Josh Smith D.A. Pope Inc Dittmann Plumbing Inc DZH Phillips LLP Nancy Evans & Art Wolf Bambi & Stan Feinberg First Republic Bank Stacy & Andrew Fradkin Olivia & Carl Goldstone The David B. and Edward C. Goodstein Foundation Debbie & David Goren Lynda & Roland Graham-Helwig HUB International Insurance Services Milton Jacobs & Sheila Freedman Jamba Juice Jewish Senior Living Group/ Jewish Home of San Francisco/ Jewish Home & Senior Living Foundation/Moldaw Residences Rabbi Doug & Ellen Kahn Elina Kaplan & Daniel Lipkin Kendra & Tom Kasten Laura & Abbott Keller Kerns Fine Jewelry Linda & Robert Kiss Sheila & George Lederer Ally & Rick Lenat Drew Lieberman & Randi Shafton Susan & Scott Maltz Larry & Gladys Marks Cindy & Alex Panchula Payden & Rygel Peter Pollat, MD Amy Rabbino & Neal Rubin Toby & Robert Rubin Ellen & Jerry Saliman Anne Culiner Sipes & David Sipes Yash Snider Cindy & Phil Strause Swimming Pool Perfections Selma & Sandy Tandowsky Wendy & Jeremy Verba Merlot Paul & Gene Abrams (and Debbie and Mickey) Karen Alexander & Ross Weiner Anonymous Margit David & Boyd Arnold Jr. Judy Edelson Barbara Engler Tom & Marilyn Ezrin Linda Feinholz Leslie & Chuck Flanagan Mindy & Dan Friedeberg Judy & Michael Garb Laura Toller Gardner & James T. Gardner Joel & Barbara Gereboff Manu & Sandeep Goel

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Leon Gold Audra & Drew Greenspan Susan Hamlin Ronne & Jerry Hellmann The Kammer Family— Ron, Karen & Josh Robin & Ron Karp Leslie Karren Stephanie Levin Dr. Elizabeth Lyster Janet A. Martin Irene & Stephen Moff Lynne & Bruce Pasternack Pelzner & Associates Margie & Larry Schlenoff Cheryl & Jeffrey Selman Rabbi Howard Steiermann Anne & Peter Storm Roselyne Swig Telstar, Inc Jodi & Rob Zwiebach

Reception Food and Wine Food 31st Union 5 Joy Restaurant Block 34 Pizzeria Delfina Plumeria Poplar Creek Grill Town Urban Bistro Wine Cameron Hughes Cuvée Wine Cellars Harken Spirits Hawley Winery Jazz Cellars Russian Ridge Sea Stone Cellars

Fund-A-Need: Jewish Wellness Karen Alexander & Ross Weiner Anonymous Rebekka & Michael Berger Betsy & Michael Berman Jane & Jeff Boyarsky Cathy & Tom Brown Maria & James Burns Roxanne & David Cohen Edie Culiner Judy & Tom Fisher Joan & Michael Fox Nicole Francis Emily & Frank Galdes Manu & Sandeep Goel Kimberly Gordon & Marc Hertz Paula & Simon Goren William Greenspan Eve & John Halwani in honor of Anne & David Steirman Sharon & Scott Hartley Melissa Hessekiel Kelly Joseph Gay & Harvey Kaplan Linda & Robert Kiss Erin & Jeffrey Lager Mara & David Langer Robert Larson Ally & Rick Lenat Fran & Bobby Lent

Sharon & Seth Leslie Sandy & Bob Morse Linda & Moshe Oberstein Sandy Oberstein Jane & Jon Post Amy Rabbino & Neal Rubin Kathy Reich & Ken Meyer Alissa & Danny Rozansky Ellen & Jerry Saliman Cheryl & Jeffrey Selman Naomi & Jeff Silk Anne & David Sipes Yash Snider Susie & Rich Sorkin Anne & David Steirman Evan Steirman Selma & Sandy Tandowsky Jennifer G. Tiu Radhika & Bipul Vullikanti in honor of Kari Mualmy’s birthday Ellen Weinstein & Fred Weiner Fern Wollrich-Jaffe

Benefit Donations In honor of Anne & David Steirman Mickey & Gene Abrams Boswell Services Susana Chan Phyllis & David Cook Marilyn Dobbs Higuera Jill & Marc Engel Mimi & Rabbi Nat Ezray Sharon & Eric Fomil Ann & Stan Forman Lisa Gargenta Harken Spirits Jewish Learning Works Terri & Rick Jonas Yuko Kikuchi Lisette Konya Marta Levison Elana Lieberman & Lorne Abramson Pamela Mensah Susan & Roger Oser Terry Pincus Cindy Rogoway & Joe Goldberg Deborah Sloss Keeratiya Sucharitakul Sue Teng Annette Vernon

Auction and Raffle Items 20/20 Optical 49 Square Miles Luba Abascal & David Weinstein Accel Gymnastics of Burlingame Adventure Cat Sailing Charters African Eyes Travel Alana’s Cafe All Peninsula Fire Allura Skin & Laser Center, Inc. American Conservatory Theatre American River Raft Amizetta Family Estate Wines Anonymous Armadillo Willy’s Ashland Springs Hotel Asian Art Museum

JULY 2014 – JUNE 2015 Auction and Raffle Items (cont’d.)

Atherton Plastic Surgery Atlantis Casino Resort Spa Atlas Diamond Company, Inc. AvantGarde Spa B.R. Cohn Winery & Olive Oil Company Donna Marie Baldwin BATS Improv Bay Watch Restaurant San Mateo Beach Blanket Babylon Berkeley Repertory Theatre Berkeley Symphony Bette’s Oceanview Diner Big Paw Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegar Blue and Gold Fleet Bohannon Foundation Books Inc. Burlingame Books Inc. Palo Alto Boutique Wine Tours Boxing Cat Entertainment/ Tim Allen Buck’s of Woodside Bundy Opticians Burlingame Optical Maria & James Burns Marian & Allan Byer Byington Vineyard & Winery Caesars Entertainment Corporation Cal Performances, University of California, Berkeley California Academy of Sciences California Janitorial Supply California Shakespeare Theatre Cheeky Monkey Toys City Arts & Lectures Classic Kids Photography Concannon Vineyards Contemporary Jewish Museum Costco, Redwood City Courtyard by Marriott Century City – Beverly Hills Courtyard Marriott CowaBunga Creamery Create, Mix and Mingle Crepevine CuriOdyssey Cuvee Wine Cellars Ellen Degeneres Andrea & Steven DeGraff Disneyland Resort Dr. Phil Show Dream Dinners Duckhorn Wine Company Edwards Luggage Electronic Arts Embassy Suites, San Francisco Airport – Burlingame Elias Emergui Eminence Organic Skin Care ExecuCar and SuperShuttle Exploratorium Family Dental US Senator Dianne Feinstein Forest Suites Resort at Heavenly Village Foster City Police Department Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District

Grand Hyatt Kaua’i Resort & Spa Grand Hyatt New York Grand Hyatt San Francisco on Union Square Gray’s Paint & Wallpaper Guittard Chocolate Company Habitot Children’s Museum Hagafen Cellars Happy Hollow Park & Zoo HighCom Security Services State Senator Jerry Hill Hillbarn Theatre Hiller Aviation Museum Hilton San Francisco Airport Hilton Worldwide Hobee’s California Restaurants Dustin Hoffman Hyatt House Scottsdale/Old Town Hyatt Regency Incline Village Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Hyatt Regency San Francisco Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort & Spa Il Fornaio In-N-Out Burger Izzy’s Steak & Chop House J. Lohr Vineyards & Winery Jack’s Restaurant & Bar Jazz Cellars John Bentley’s Restaurant Judd’s Hill Winery Junior Gym Ka’anapali Beach Hotel Gay & Harvey Kaplan Kathy’s Kreative Kakes Orene Kearn Dyanne & Michael Krasow Kuk Sool Won of Millbrae L Salon & Color Group La Honda Winery La Tosca Inc. Lake Merced Golf Club Lark Theater Laura’s Beauty Care Laurel Street Arts Lawrence Hall Of Science Leaf & Petal Learning with Lindsay Sheila & George Lederer Dr. Hubert Lee Fran & Bobby Lent Stephanie Levin Lexus of Serramonte Little River Inn Resort Lunardi’s Mad Science of the Bay Area Magic Theatre Mandarin Oriental Marin Ballet Marin Theater Company Marty Erlichman Associates McRoskey Mattress Company Menlo Park Legends Baseball Michael Merrill Design Studio Mill Valley Massage Mistral Restaurant & Bar MoMo’s Mountain Mike’s Pizza Oakland Athletics Community Fund Oakland East Bay Symphony Oriental Trading Company, Inc.

Osteria Coppa Patz & Hall Winery Peninsula Beauty Supply Peninsula Symphony Perfect Shot Pier 39 Play-Well TEKnologies Podesta Construction Presidio Bowling Center Putnam Lexus Herman & Christine Ranes Ravenswood Winery Red Roof Inn, San Francisco Airport Renda Za’Arour Salon Resort at Squaw Creek RP Diamond & Gold Imports, Inc. Russian Ridge Winery Safari Run Natalie & Jim Sammet San Francisco 49ers Foundation San Francisco Conservatory of Music San Francisco Giants San Francisco Jazz Organization San Francisco Opera San Francisco Performances San Francisco Zoo San Jose SaberCats San Mateo County Sheriff’s Forensic Laboratory San Mateo Police Department Sand June Activewear Scandia Family Fun Center Zoe & Dan Scheinman Sesame Street Shan Shan Sheng Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel Sibby’s Cupcakery Silbermann’s Ice Cream Anne & David Sipes Sofa Outlet Sofitel Sonoma Raceway Peter Storm Jewelry Megan Storms Stuart Krichevsky Literary Agency, Inc, and Piper Kerman Ten Toes The Cheesecake Factory The Doctors The Fish Market The Kleid Design Group The Melting Pot TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Traveling Tea Parties Universe Nail Spa UrbanSitter Vastrm, Inc. Vault 164 Restaurant & Bar Vichy Springs Resort Vivace Ristorante VJB Vineyards & Cellars Wegman’s Nursery Wheel of Fortune Winchester Mystery House Wondersitter Yerba Buena Center for the Arts

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Peoplehood

Why Jewish Peoplehood is Central in Our Community The PJCC’s commitment to Jewish peoplehood supports us in taking pride in our culture and our people, it creates strong connections to local and worldwide Jewry and Israel, and it makes certain that we are literate about the ideas, values and practices of Jewish living.

Embracing our roots as we focus on presentday Jewish engagement ensures the continued vibrancy and diversity of our cultural and spiritual expression.

Life, It’s Complicated: Jewish Perspectives (FMP) Join this ongoing discussion exploring Jewish views on important issues and living a meaningful life.

Thu · Weekly · 10:30 – 11:30 am · CRA 44601 Beth El Senior Friendship Club Bring a bag lunch and enjoy a different program each week.

Thu · Weekly · 12:00 – 2:15 pm · San Mateo $1/$1 Shabbat in the Lobby (FMP) Fri • Weekly • 3:30 pm Shabbat ‘n Play: Ages 6 Months – 2 Years Parents share challenges and milestones while children participate in activities geared to stimulate growth and development. Strengthen bonds and build community while celebrating Shabbat with new friends.

Fri • 10/9 – 12/18 • 9:30 – 10:30 am • BR $195/$245 • 44112 Pizza in the Hut: Family Dinner in the Sukkah Enjoy a delicious pizza dinner along with Sukkot arts and crafts, Havdallah, songs and games. Registration required.

Sat • 10/3 • 5:30 – 7:00 pm • HG Member $10 adult/$8 child; Public $12 adult/$10 child • 44552 Yiddish Club (FCCM) Increase your Yiddish vocabulary, learn about Yiddish culture, watch videos and make sure the mamaloshen lives! Peer led.

Tue • 10/6, 10/20, 11/3, 11/17, 12/1, 12/15 10:30 am – 12:00 pm • C Public $3.50 per session

Lehrhaus Philosophy Circle: The Zohar The Zohar is the great compendium of Jewish mysticism, myth and esoteric teaching and is one of the most important religious texts of all time. Daniel Matt, the great scholar of the Zohar, writes that it is “a challenge to the normal workings of consciousness [that] dares to examine one’s assumptions about tradition, God, and self.” Join this Bay Area-wide exploration of the Zohar, taught at the PJCC by Rabbi Lavey Derby, Director of Jewish Life. Sponsored by Lehrhaus Judaica.

For questions, contact Abra Greenspan at abra@lehrhaus.org. To register, visit lehrhaus.org or call 510.845.6420.

Sun • 10/11 • 1:00 – 2:30 pm and Mon • 10/26, 11/9, 11/23, 12/7 • 7:00 – 8:30 pm AB • $175; after Sept. 30 $195 Grow Justice: Fight Hunger Garden Service Days (FMP) Practice tikkun olam (repairing the world) and help alleviate hunger in San Mateo County by working in our Justice Garden.

Organic produce is harvested for residents at InnVision Shelter Network.

Sun • 10/25 • 2:00 – 4:00 pm • HG • 44599 Food for Thought presents Collaboration Between Artists and Composer (FCCM) David Garner, composer-in-residence for the Jewish Music and Poetry Project (JMPP), was commissioned to write four song-cycles by using four different Holocaust-era poets. The musicians of JMPP and Garner will discuss the process of commissioning and collaborating new works. The open conversation will include live music samples.

Mon • 11/2 • 2:00 – 3:00 pm • BR • $4 44559 Jewish Music and Poetry Project in Concert (FMP) See page 26 Sun • 11/8 • 3:00 – 4:00 pm • Lobby • 44610

FC = Free for Center Members • FCCM = Free for Center & Community Members • FMP = Free for Members and Public

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AB Room AB • AL Adult Lounge • AR Art Room • BR Board Room • C Room C • D Room D • CRA Conference Room A • DCG Daniel Cook Gymnasium ECK ECE Kitchen • GX Group Ex Studio • HG Hamlin Garden • MPR ECE Multi-Purpose Room • L Lobby • TA Treehouse A • TB Treehouse B TF Turf Field • TF2 Turf Field Near Pool • WK Wornick School • YS Yoga Studio

The PJCC Welcomes Ambassador Dennis Ross

The Israel Forum: Doomed to Succeed The U.S.-Israeli Relationship From Truman to Obama Ambassador Dennis Ross will explore the attitudes of every president toward Israel, the key events of each administration, and how the overall relationship evolved. He will examine the lessons that should have been learned and what the implications are for U.S. policy towards Israel and the region today. Ambassador Ross played a leading role in shaping U.S. involvement in the Middle East peace process and dealt with the parties in negotiations.

He was U.S. point man in the peace process in both the George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton administrations and served as a special assistant to President Barack Obama.

Tue • 11/17 • 7:00 – 8:30 pm • Peninsula Sinai Congregation • $24 • 44598

To buy tickets or learn more: pjcc.org/dennisross • 650.378.2703 • rgoldman@pjcc.org

Get Up & Go presents Oy Hanukkah!

Mark Levy performs a mix of songs sung in Yiddish, Ladino, Hebrew, English, and Russian that are guaranteed to get everyone into the holiday spirit.

Wed • 12/2 • 1:00 – 2:00 pm • BR • 44628 Fiddler on the Roof Don’t miss this Tony Award-winning classic that celebrates family, music, community, and love. For tickets, call 650.349.6411, Ext. 2 and ask about your PJCC discount.

12/3 – 12/20 • Hillbarn Theatre • Foster City Get Up & Go presents Healthy Sweets for the Holidays Sufganiyot (jelly doughnuts), dreidel-shaped cookies, chocolate gelt … did you eat too many Hanukkah treats? Jeannie Solomon, PJCC Nutrition & Wellness Coach, demonstrates how to make healthier versions. Includes samples!

Wed • 12/16 • 1:00 – 2:00 pm • BR • 44629 Latkepalooza (FMP) Don’t miss this joyous, community-wide Hanukkah celebration.

Live music, crafts and games for children, Hanukkah gift shop, wine tasting, candle lighting, and more!

Sun • 12/6 • 1:00 – 3:30 pm • DCG • 44600 Jewish Book Discussion (FCCM) Facilitator Jim Van Buskirk’s essays have been featured in various books, magazines and other publications. Books are available from the Book Club in a Box program at the Jewish LearningWorks’ Jewish Community Library. Pre-registration suggested.

October: The Fixer by Bernard Malamud This National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, set during a period of heightened anti-Semitism, follows a Jewish handyman arrested for the ritual murder of a young Russian boy.

Tue • 10/27 • 10:30 am – 12:00 pm • D • $5 • 44612 November: A Replacement Life by Boris Fishman A young, Russian-born Manhattan writer is attempting to distance himself from his immigrant family when his grandfather asks him to compose a fraudulent application for German reparations for Holocaust survivors.

Tue • 11/24 • 10:30 am – 12:00 pm • D • $5 • 44613 December: All I Know and Love by Judith Frank Domestic partners Matthew Greene and Daniel Rosen learn that Daniel’s twin brother and sister-in-law have been killed, and they have been designated to raise the deceased couple’s children.

Tue • 12/15 • 10:30 am – 12:00 pm • D • $5 • 44614

PJCC Art Gallery presents Inner East: Illuminated Blessings and Poems by Marcia Falk On display October 16 – December 27, 2015 Artist Reception and Poetry Reading See page 26 Tue • 10/20 • 5:30 – 7:45 pm • AB • 44594

Jewish Wellness Take a Breath: An Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation (FMP) Learn simple and basic instructions in the practice of meditation with Rabbi Lavey Derby.

Thu • Weekly • 1:30 – 2:30 pm • BR • 44075 Family Walk at Hidden Villa: Torah and the Trees (FMP) Pack a picnic and enjoy family time while experiencing nature through a Jewish lens with noted Jewish environmental educator Deborah Newbrun. Appropriate for children ages 5 – 9 years; small children in backpack carriers welcome.

Sun • 11/1 • 10:30 am – 1:00 pm • Los Altos • 44547 An Evening of Sacred Hebrew Chant (FCCM) All are welcome to join us for this uplifting sacred musical call-and-response chant that brings clarity to the mind and expansiveness to the heart. Featuring the Beit Ayin Band. No Hebrew knowledge required. Pre-registration required.

Sun • 11/8 • 7:00 – 8:30 pm • BR • $5 • 44597 Add Health—Not Grease—to Your Hanukkah Menu Join Certified Chef and Wellness Coach Jeannie Solomon as she explores the healthier (and tastier!) side of Hanukkah foods.

Wed • 12/2 • 10:30 – 11:30 am • CRA • $10/$15 • 44524 Yoga and Wholeness with a Jewish Twist (FCCM) Register at pjcc.org/jewish-wellness

Experience gentle, Iyengar-based yoga that connects all levels of being—mind, body, heart, and spirit.Instructor: Julie Emden RYT-500, directs the Embodied Learning Initiative at Jewish LearningWorks in San Francisco.

Wed • 10/7 – 12/9 • 12:30 – 1:30 pm • YS • Public $20 per class Yoga for Balance Register at pjcc.org/jewish-wellness

A gentle, grounding Iyengar-based yoga and movement practice rooted in Jewish mystical teachings for the Hanukkah season. No experience required. Limited space, pre-registration required.

Instructor: Julie Emden (see above).

Sun • 12/13 • 2:00 – 3:55 pm • YS • $18/$25

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Member / Public • $ = Additional fee • MF = Materials Fee • FC = Free for Center Members FCCM = Free for Center & Community Members • FMP = Free for Members and Public Holidays closures and no-class dates at pjcc.org/info/info-hours

October/November/December 2015

The 5-digit class code number is now located at the end of the day/date/time section underneath the class description. Program, registration, instructor, and schedule information at www.pjcc.org or call the number listed below each department. Registration is required for most classes unless “drop-in” is indicated.

Program Refund Policy for Individual Classes, Series Classes & Aquatics

Wellness

To receive a 100% refund, written requests must be received at least one week prior to the individual class or first session of series. To receive a 75% refund, written requests must be received at least one day prior to the individual class or first session of series.

To receive a 50% refund (does not apply to individual classes or aquatics classes), written requests must be received at least one day prior to the second session of series.

Refund requests made after one day prior to the individual class or second session will not be accepted, and no refund will be granted. Requests must be made in writing; call 650.378.2703 for details.

Weight Loss Your Way Lose those extra pounds in this motivating, eight-week program that uses a holistic, big-picture approach. Email jsolomon@ pjcc.org or register at pjcc.org/mindbody.

Living Healthy Workshop (FMP)

FREE

Yoga / Pilates Pilates Reformer Series ($) Develop long, lean muscles, core strength, flexibility, balance, coordination and improve posture. Call 650.378.2771 or pilates@pjcc.org.

Healing Yoga for Cancer Patients (FMP) Learn how to meditate, unwind, and relax.

For cancer survivors, patients, and their caretakers.

Fri · Weekly · 1:30 – 2:45 pm · YS

Information and strategies for: • Nutrition and physical activity • Stress and pain management • Improving memory and preventing memory loss • Boosting self-confidence • Working effectively with healthcare providers Registration required; no meeting 11/26.

Thu • 11/5 – 12/17 • 1:00 – 2:30 pm • C • 44911 Presented in partnership with Sequoia Healthcare District, and Peninsula Healthcare District as a free community service.

health & fitness Group Exercise 650.378.2771

Personal Training Private Pilates & Yoga Training ($) Increase your skill set through one-on-one personal training with your favorite Pilates or yoga instructor. Semi-private partner training also available. Call 650.378.2771 or pilates@pjcc.org.

One-on-One Personal Training ($) Choose from convenient, cost-effective packages that include single-, three-, fiveand ten-session packages.

Semi-Private Personal Training ($) Enjoy the benefits of exercising with a friend! Cost-effective options include single-, five- and ten-session packages.

Yoga & Pilates 650.378.2771 Group Training 650.378.2727

Group Training

Wellness 650.378.2727

Register at pjcc.org/mindbody.

Stay Fit for Life 650.378.2790 Nutrition 650.378.2722 Discover the path to healthy living with the PJCC’s state-of-the-art fitness center.

You’ll find a variety of exercise programs to develop and improve your body, mind and spirit. Please check current schedules at www.pjcc.org or call 650.378.2703.

Monthly Group Exercise Free for Center Members! For schedules, visit www.pjcc.org and click on the “Schedules” link, or visit pjcc.org/mindbody.

Zumba & Zumba Gold • Barre classes Indoor Cycling • Yoga • Mat Pilates Tai Chi • U–Jam • Light & Easy • Kickboxing Stay Fit for Life: Adults 55+ (FC) Participate in free programs specifically designed for you and included in your Center Membership.

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HITT: High Intensity Team Training ($) This bootcamp-style class will push your limits! For a free trial class, contact cluera@pjcc.org.

Tue/Thu • 6:00 pm • Lobby TRX: Suspension Training ($) Leverage your body weight to build power, strength, and flexibility.

Sun • 12:00 pm Mon • 10:15 am Tue • 9:30 am; 12:00 pm Wed • 6:30 am; 10:15 am Thu · 8:00 am; 9:30 am Fri · 6:00 am; 7:00 am; 12:00 pm; 2:00 pm Women on Weights ($) Learn basic fundamentals of strength training and its benefits. For details, visit pjcc.org/mindbody or the Welcome Center.

Spatacular!

Enjoy refreshments, relax with luxurious mini-services, and take home a goody bag of samples to get that pampered feeling at home. Register at pjcc.org/mindbody.

Tue • 10/13 • 5:30 – 8:00 pm BR/L/Rm C & D • $25/$30 Pink Ribbon Program A private, small-group, postrehabilitation workout for breast cancer survivors. Contact vmcgrath@pjcc.org or 650.378.2727.

Pink Ribbon Week October 19 – 25, 2015 Show your support—wear pink!

Monday, October 19 7:35 – 8:30 pm Zumba with Dina Wednesday, October 21 9:00 – 9:55 am • Aqua with Megan 12:00 – 12:55 pm • Zumba with Kim Thursday, October 22 10:30 – 11:25 am Light & Easy with Ginger Friday, October 23 9:30 – 11:00 am Yoga with Tracey Sunday, October 25 Join us to help raise funds for The Pink Ribbon Program!

9:00 – 9:55 am • Cycle with Team 11:00 am – 12:30 pm • Dance Party

pjcc.org/pink

Eating Mindfully During the Holiday Season (FMP) Transform your relationship with food using mindfulness. Pre-registration required; call 650.212.7522 or 650.299.4950. Presented in partnership with Kaiser Permanente.

Tue • 11/10 • 10:30 am – 12:00 pm • BR 44579

AB Room AB • AL Adult Lounge • AR Art Room • BR Board Room • C Room C • D Room D • CRA Conference Room A • DCG Daniel Cook Gymnasium Connections ECK ECE Kitchen • GX Group Ex Studio • HG Hamlin Garden • MPR ECE Multi-Purpose Room • L Lobby • TA Treehouse A • TB Treehouse B TF Turf Field • TF2 Turf Field Near Pool • WK Wornick School • YS Yoga Studio

programs

Member / Public • $ = Additional fee • MF = Materials Fee • FC = Free for Center Members FCCM = Free for Center & Community Members • FMP = Free for Members and Public

October/November/December 2015

sports, clinics & leagues Team Sports & Mens’ Basketball 650.378.2783 NFL Flag Football 650.378.2783 Soccer 650.378.2776 Family Gym (FC) Free for parents and children who are Center Members

Kid-friendly gym equipped with soft mats, climbing structures and more. Wristband required; available at Welcome Center.

Sun • Weekly • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm • DCG

Adult Leagues

Important League Information Three members of each team must be Center Members to receive the Member rate; registration is required.

For questions, call 650.378.2783 or email jcalonico@pjcc.org.

Adult Basketball League One game per week, including playoffs.

Open to all levels.

Recreational Division Sun • 10/11 – 12/13 • 5:00 – 8:00 pm • DCG $710/$750 • 44565 Wed • 10/7 – 12/16 • 6:15 – 11:00 pm • DCG $710/$750 • 44562 Competitive Division Mon • 10/12 – 12/7 • 6:15 – 11:00 pm • DCG $710/$750 • 44560

Youth Clinics and Leagues See page 29 for additional youth sports Boys Basketball League Participants may sign up individually, as a team, or be placed on a team. Emphasis is on teamwork, sportsmanship, and fun!

Recreational Division Grades 4 – 5 Sun • 10/11 – 12/13 • 3:00 – 4:00 pm • DCG $690/$730 • Free agent $95/$110 • 44555 Grades 6 – 7 Sun • 10/11 – 12/13 • 2:00 – 3:00 pm • DCG $690/$730 • Free agent $95/$110 • 44557 Competitive Division Grades 4 – 5 Sun • 10/11 – 12/13 • 1:00 – 2:00 pm • DCG $690/$730 • 44554 Grades 6 – 7 Sun • 10/11 – 12/13 • 4:00 – 5:00 pm DCG • $690/$730 • 44556

Flag Football Passing Tournament: Ages 8 – 10 Put your flag football skills to the ultimate test in this one-day passing tournament! Bench your running game and perfect your air attack as athletes compete in a 4 v 4 round-robin tournament. Registration required.

Sun • 9/20 • 3:15 – 6:00 pm • TF $20/$25 • 44581

aquatics 650.378.2782

NFL Flag Football League: Ages 5 – 12 An exciting league that emphasizes football skills and teamwork. Includes an NFL reversible jersey and practice time.

Kinder Division Ages 5 – 6 Sun • 10/11 – 12/13 • 8:30 – 10:00 am • TF Team: $150/$170; Free agent: $180/$200 44576 Pee Wee Division Ages 7 – 8 Sun • 10/11 – 12/13 • 10:00 am – 12:30 pm TF • Team: $150/$170 Free agent: $180/$200 • 44128 Junior Division Ages 9 – 10 Sun • 10/11 – 12/13 • 12:30 – 3:00 pm TF Team: $150/$170 Free agent: $180/$200 • 44129 Senior Division Ages 11 – 12 Sun • 10/11 – 12/13 • 3:00 – 5:30 pm TF • Team: $150/$170 Free agent: $180/$200 • 44130

Swim Lessons The PJCC offers awardwinning swim lessons in Foster City’s only indoor pool. Choices include: • Group, private, and semi-private lessons for children and adults • Year-round classes for all ages and abilities offered seven days a week.

Basketball Skills Academy: PreK – Grade 3 Join Golden State Warriors great Joe Ellis and learn important team concepts.

Concludes with a fun skills competition and awards presentation.

Swim Team

PreK – 1 Sun • 11/1 – 12/13 • 11:00 am – 12:00 pm DCG • $105/$130 • 44566

• To swim 50 yards backstroke (no fins) with a crossover turn

Grades 2 – 3 Sun • 11/1 – 12/13 • 12:00 – 1:00 pm • DCG $105/$130 • 44567 Will Frazier’s Football Clinic Focus on fundamentals such as passing, route running, offensive and defensive strategy comprehension, and team concepts. Concludes with a skills competition and awards presentation.

Grades PreK – 1 Sat • 10/3 – 10/31 • 10:00 – 10:50 am • TF $105/$135 • 44585 Sat • 11/7 – 12/12 • 10:00 – 10:50 am • TF $105/$135 • 44590 Grades 2 – 3 Sat • 10/3 – 10/31 • 11:00 – 11:50 am • TF $105/$135 • 44586 Sat • 11/7 – 12/12 • 11:00 – 11:50 am • TF $105/$135 • 44591 Grades 4 – 5 Sat • 10/3 – 10/31 • 12:00 – 12:50 pm • TF $105/$135 • 44587 Sat • 11/7 – 12/12 • 12:00 – 12:50 pm • TF $105/$135 • 44592

Discounts on Public rates available to Foster City residents for many programs. Quantities are limited; please call for details. Member rates apply to Center Members; however, Community Members may qualify for these rates. www.pjcc.org • 650.212.PJCC (7522)

Pre–Swim Team: Seals, Ages 5 – 12 Prepare for the Barracuda swim team!

Swimmers will learn: • To swim 100 yards freestyle (no fins) with flip turns

• To swim 50 yards butterfly and breaststroke (no fins) with correct breathing • The required list of nine stroke drills • The correct use of a pace clock • To develop a correct start from a sitdown dive for each of the four strokes • The correct turns for all four strokes Barracuda Youth Swim Team: Ages 5 – 18 Year-Round Program Focus on technique, endurance and speed in the outdoor pool. Swimmers must make arrangements to try out if they are new to our team.

Bronze Level • For swimmers competent in 50 yards freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke, and butterfly.

Silver Level • For swimmers competent in all four racing strokes, starts and turns, who can swim continuously for 20 minutes.

Gold Level • For swimmers who can train autonomously, read a pace clock and swim distances of 200 yards or greater.

Monthly Fees: $115/$140

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Member / Public • $ = Additional fee • MF = Materials Fee • FC = Free for Center Members FCCM = Free for Center & Community Members • FMP = Free for Members and Public

jewish life 650.378.2764 See page 22

the arts 650.378.2703 PJCC Art Gallery presents Inner East: Illuminated Blessings and Poems

by Marcia Falk On display October 16 – December 27, 2015

Holidays closures and no-class dates at pjcc.org/info/info-hours

Up Close at the PJCC presents Cavani String Quartet Music at Kohl Mansion and the PJCC present a musical conversation with the “completely engrossing, powerful and elegant” (Washington Post) Cavani String Quartet, the all-female quartet-in-residence at the renowned Cleveland Institute of Music.

Sat • 10/17 • Doors 7:30 pm Concert 8:00 pm • Lobby • $25/$30 • 44611 Up Close at the PJCC presents Altius Quartet Music at Kohl Mansion and the PJCC present a musical conversation with violist Geraldine Walther and rising stars Altius Quartet, the Silver Medal recipients of the 2014 Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition.

Sat • 12/19 • Doors 7:30 pm Concert 8:00 pm • Lobby • $25/$30 • 44608

adults 650.378.2703

Monday at the Movies

Artist Reception and Poetry Reading: Marcia Falk (FMP) Meet poet and artist Marcia Falk, whose exhibition, Inner East: Illuminated Blessings and Poems, is currently on display in the PJCC Art Gallery. Member Mixer reception begins at 5:30 pm. Ms. Falk will discuss her process and delight listeners with a poetry reading at 7:00 pm.

Tue • 10/20 • 5:30 - 7:45 pm • AB • 44609 Jewish Music and Poetry Project in Concert (FMP) This free concert features current PJCC Gallery artist Marcia Falk’s poetry, set to music (voice, piano, cello) by 2014 Guggenheim Fellow Elena Ruehr.

Includes 2009 Guggenheim Fellow Laura Schwendinger’s settings of poems by former U.S. Poet Laureate Kay Ryan, as well as music by composer-in-residence David Garner.

Sun • 11/8 • 3:00 – 4:00 pm • Lobby • 44610

Up Close Concerts at the PJCC Don’t miss these intimate 60-minute performances that open with wine and cheese greetings and follow with “Meet the Artists” dessert receptions. We are happy to reserve tables for parties of four or more.

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(FCCM with community program pass) Skip the crowded movie theaters and enjoy these award-winning films followed by a lively discussion. Pre-registration recommended.

Ida Raised in a Catholic orphanage during the Nazi occupation of Poland, Anna is poised to join the order when she learns she has a surviving aunt. But visiting the woman before taking her vows uncovers some inconvenient truths about her heritage.

Polish with English subtitles. (82 min) Mon • 10/12 • 2:00 pm • BR • 44619 Beginners Oliver is coming to grips with the imminent death of his father who, at 75, has disclosed he’s gay. Inspired and confused by his father, Oliver pursues his own romance. (104 min) Mon • 10/26 • 2:00 pm • BR • 44620 The Grocer’s Son When his father falls ill, Antoine returns home to help out with the family grocery store. But when Antoine’s poor manners rub villagers the wrong way, can the lovely Claire help smooth things over? French with English subtitles. (96 min) Mon • 11/9 • 2:00 pm • BR • 44621 Advanced Style This documentary profiles seven New York City women in their 60s through their 90s, whose snappy style disproves the notion that advanced years and glamour are mutually exclusive. (72 min) Mon • 11/23 • 2:00 pm • BR • 44622

Keep On Keepin’ On Legendary jazzman Clark Terry is profiled in this documentary that traces the trumpeter’s long career. At age 89, he begins sharing his passion with an aspiring jazz pianist who is 66 years his junior. (86 min) Mon • 12/14 • 2:00 pm • BR • 44623

Groups and Clubs Sit and Knit (FMP) Mon • Weekly • 10:30 am – 12:30 pm • AL 44630 Let’s Talk About It (FMP) Lively discussions about topical events.

Wed • Weekly • 2:00 – 3:15 pm • AB • 44580 Men’s Discussion Group (FCCM) A lively discussion group for all men, regardless of age or viewpoint.

Morning Mon • 10/19, 11/16, 12/21 10:30 am – 12:00 pm • AB • $3.50/session Oct 44616 • Nov 44617 • Dec 44618 Evening Wed • 10/14 •11/11 • 12/9 • 7:00 – 8:30 pm C • $3.50/session • Oct 44615 • Nov 44637 Dec 44638 Yiddish Club (FCCM) Increase your Yiddish vocabulary, learn about Yiddish culture, watch videos and make sure the mamaloshen (mother tongue) lives! Peer led.

Tue • 10/6, 10/20, 11/3, 11/17, 12/1, 12/15 10:30 am – 12:00 pm • C Public $3.50 per session Beth El Senior Friendship Club Bring a bag lunch and enjoy a different program each week at Peninsula Temple Beth El, 1700 Alameda de Las Pulgas, San Mateo.

Thu • Weekly • 12:00 – 2:15 pm San Mateo • $1/$1 Jewish Book Discussion See page 23

Games People Play Drop-in Bridge For intermediate-level bridge players.

Tue • Weekly • 1:00 – 3:30 pm • BR • Public $3.50 per meeting • 44545 Advanced Beginning Bridge Learn the basics with an emphasis on bidding and the play of the hand.

Thu • 10/1 – 12/17 • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm AB • $152/$198 • 44536 Advanced Bridge with Supervised Play Learn additional conventions with supervised play.

Tue • 10/6 – 12/15 • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm AB • $152/$198 • 44538

AB Room AB • AL Adult Lounge • AR Art Room • BR Board Room • C Room C • D Room D • CRA Conference Room A • DCG Daniel Cook Gymnasium Connections ECK ECE Kitchen • GX Group Ex Studio • HG Hamlin Garden • MPR ECE Multi-Purpose Room • L Lobby • TA Treehouse A • TB Treehouse B TF Turf Field • TF2 Turf Field Near Pool • WK Wornick School • YS Yoga Studio

Member / Public • $ = Additional fee • MF = Materials Fee • FC = Free for Center Members FCCM = Free for Center & Community Members • FMP = Free for Members and Public

Bridge: Supervised Play Supervised play for all levels; instruction provided and consultation provided as needed.

Wed • 10/7 – 12/16 • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm AB • Drop in $10/$12 • 44540

Chinese Brush Painting 101 Learn about the similarities and differences between Chinese brush painting and Western painting with stepby-step demonstrations. $15 materials fee payable to instructor. Registration required.

Tue • 10/6 – 11/24 • 7:00 – 8:30 pm • AR $138/$172 • 44544 Create, Mix and Mingle Paint Night for Adults Discover your inner artist under the guidance of an art instructor. Price includes one glass of wine. Participants must be ages 21 and up.

Wed • 10/7 • 6:30 – 8:30 pm • Lobby $35/$45 • 44569

Jewel City: Art from the 1915 World’s Fair An art exhibition from the historic Panama-Pacific International Exposition is reassembled at the de Young Museum in a representative cross-section from the original display. Registration required.

Wed • 10/21 • Day trip • San Francisco $48/$62 • 44571

Caring For Those You Care About (FMP) Learn how to assess and prioritize needs, effectively communicate with the healthcare system, and create a meaningful healthcare directive.

Registration required. Offered in partnership with Seniors At Home, a division of Jewish Family and Children’s Services of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties.

Fri • 10/23 • 1:00 – 3:00 pm • AB • 44546

Food For Thought (FCCM) Learn something new from the best local authors, artists, and educators.

Beginning Watercolors Learn basic watercolor techniques through step-by-step demonstrations.

Registration required.

Fri • 10/30 – 12/11 • 9:00 am – 12:00 pm AR • $180/$225 • 44539

Makeup Tutorial: Getting the Perfect Look Learn how to apply your own makeup with step-by-step instructions by a former consultant with Bobbie Brown Cosmetics.

Includes samples to take home and practice your new skills.

Perfecting the Natural Look Wed • 10/14 • 6:30 – 8:30 pm • BR $85/$95 • 44583 Perfecting the Evening Look Thu • 10/22 • 6:30 – 8:30 pm • BR $85/$95 • 44584

October/November/December 2015

Events, Trips, & Tours

Mah Jongg Class for Beginners Learn the basics of American-style Mah Jongg. Attendance at first meeting is mandatory for this popular class; space is limited.

Fri • 10/2 – 10/30 • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm C • $49/$62 • 44588

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programs

Israel Philharmonic Orchestra One of Israel’s oldest and most influential cultural institutions and a favorite of San Francisco audiences, the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra performs one night only.

Sun • 11/8 • Evening • San Francisco $105/$120 • 44639 A Call Back to Duty Dr. Nikolaj Wolfson, a San Francisco trauma surgeon, treated wounded Israeli soldiers on the Gaza border when he served as a volunteer in the IDF Medical Corps. Hear about dangerous military operations and the dedicated IDF soldiers who ensure that Israel remains safe for all Jews.

Mon • 10/19 • 2:00 – 3:00 pm • BR • $4 44558 Collaboration Between Artists and Composer See page 22 Mon • 11/2 • 2:00 – 3:00 pm BR • $4 44559 Additional Food for Thought Talks To learn about additional scheduled talks, visit pjcc.org and click on the “Activities and Learning” tab.

Mon • 11/16, 12/7 • 2:00 – 3:00 pm • BR Public $4 per meeting

Discounts on Public rates available to Foster City residents for many programs. Quantities are limited; please call for details. Member rates apply to Center Members; however, Community Members may qualify for these rates. www.pjcc.org • 650.212.PJCC (7522)

A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder Getting away with murder can be so much fun … and there’s no better proof than this knock-em’-dead hit that won the 2014 Tony Award for Best Musical.

At the Golden Gate Theater. Registration required.

Wed • 12/9 • Day trip • San Francisco $95/$115 • 44568 Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro Change is in the air and Figaro’s world is turning upside down. Sung in Italian with English supertitles. Registration required.

Home pick-ups $10/location.

Sun • 11/22 • Day trip • San Jose • $25/$35 44593 This trip made possible by a grant from the community-wide Senior Excursion Fund of the Jewish Community Endowment Fund of the Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma, for seniors who are mobility, financially, or physically impaired and for whom this trip would not otherwise be possible. Participants may attend only one of five Senior Excursion trips between 7/1/2015 and 6/30/2016.

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Member / Public • $ = Additional fee • MF = Materials Fee • FC = Free for Center Members FCCM = Free for Center & Community Members • FMP = Free for Members and Public

Member Mixers For Center Members and guests 21+ except where noted. Limited childcare available.

Earn 150 JCC Rewards points when you RSVP and attend. Call 650.378.2703.

Holidays closures and no-class dates at pjcc.org/info/info-hours

Get Up & Go is supported by gifts to the PJCC and grants from: The Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund and The Jewish Community Endowment Newhouse Fund; Sequoia Hospital/Dignity Health; the Peninsula Health Care District; Mills-Peninsula Health Services; May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust; and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s New Freedom Fund.

family activities 650.378.2703 Family Gym (FC) Free for parents and children who are Center Members

Kid-friendly gym equipped with soft mats, climbing structures, and more. Wristband required, available at Welcome Center.

Sun • Weekly • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Free for parents and children who are Center Members/Public $20 • DCG Grow Justice: Fight Hunger Garden Service Days (FMP) See page 22

Poetry Member Mixer Visit the poetry booth and Silvi Alcivar, shown avove, will compose an on-thespot poem inspired by your suggested word or topic. And it’s yours to enjoy as a keepsake! Stay for the free poetry reading afterward (see page 26).

Tue • 10/20 • 5:30 – 7:00 pm • AB • 44594 “Movember” Member Mixer The month of “Movember” uses the moustache as a catalyst for raising awareness about men’s health. Show off your mustache while learning about men’s health issues.

Thu • 11/19 • 5:30 – 7:00 pm • CRA • 44595 Morning Member Mixer Start your day with a friendly morning of noshing and mingling!

Tue • 12/8 • 9:00 – 11:00 am • CRA • 44596

Get Up & Go • pjcc.org/go 650.378.2750 Get Up & Go is an activity and errandtransportation service for adults who no longer drive. Register for activities or transportation at 650.378.2750.

Errand and Appointment Service $6 round trip/$3 one way Every Monday, Tuesday and Friday, Get Up & Go provides transportation within San Mateo County for non-driving older adults for medical appointments, grocery shopping, and some personal errands. Reservations are required by the Wednesday of the week prior to the date of service. Volunteer escorts are available.

First come, first served, so reserve early.

Social Activities Free for regular attendees and members; $5 for first-time guests.

Social activities without transportation are open to all adults. A low-cost lunch is served at 12:00 pm, available by reservation only. Advance registration is required for transportation (see above).

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The Wizard of Words: Yip Harburg’s Songs Steve Gill and his troupe, Karl Franzen and Feeta Bishop, present a tribute to Yip Harburg, the popular American song lyricist responsible for hits such as Over the Rainbow, Brother Can You Spare a Dime, and many more.

Wed • 10/14 • 1:00 – 2:00 pm • BR • 44624 Benito Cortez & John Steiner Pianist John Steiner and violinist Benito Cortez will perform familiar music and improvisation based on your suggested themes.

Wed • 10/28 • 1:00 – 2:00 pm • BR • 44625

Family Yoga: Grades PreK – 3 (FC) Strength and flexibility exercises coupled with yoga-based games help kids and parents discover the many benefits of yoga.

Tue • 9/29 – 12/15 • 4:30 – 5:25 pm • YS $140 • 44202

Trio Amore Soprano Maria Fassio Pignati and tenor Peter Girardot, with accompanist Ron Borelli on accordion and keyboard, add humor and dramatic flair to each performance.

Wed • 11/4 • 1:00 – 2:00 pm • BR • 44626

Pizza in the Hut: Family Dinner in the Sukkah Enjoy a delicious pizza dinner along with Sukkot arts and crafts, Havdallah, songs, and games. Registration required.

Sat • 10/3 • 5:30 – 7:00 pm • HG Member $10 adult/$8 child Public $12 adult/$10 child • 44552

From Europe to Broadway and Hollywood Marilyn Cooney, singer/pianist, presents a repertoire of some of Europe’s legendary artists with stories of how their songs gave birth to America’s unique music.

Wed • 11/18 • 1:00 – 2:00 pm • BR • 44627 Oy Hanukkah!

See page 23 Wed • 12/2 • 1:00 – 2:00 pm • BR • 44628 Add Health—Not Grease—to Your Hanukkah Menu Join Certified Chef and Wellness Coach Jeannie Solomon as she explores the healthier (and tastier!) side of Hanukkah foods.

Wed • 12/2 • 10:30 – 11:30 am • CRA $10/$15 • 44524

Family Walk at Hidden Villa: Torah and the Trees (FMP) See page 23 Sun • 11/1 • 10:30 am – 1:00 pm • Los Altos 44547 Latkepalooza (FMP) See page 23 Sun • 12/6 • 1:00 – 3:30 pm • DCG • 44600 Under the Sea Character Breakfast Explore the sea with your favorite cartoon characters. Dress in your best waterthemed costume (pirates, mermaids, fish, etc.) and enjoy breakfast and fun activities with family and friends. Registration required.

Fri • 12/25 • 9:30 – 11:00 am • MPR Member adult: $16/child $12 Public adult: $20/child $16 • 44548

AB Room AB • AL Adult Lounge • AR Art Room • BR Board Room • C Room C • D Room D • CRA Conference Room A • DCG Daniel Cook Gymnasium Connections ECK ECE Kitchen • GX Group Ex Studio • HG Hamlin Garden • MPR ECE Multi-Purpose Room • L Lobby • TA Treehouse A • TB Treehouse B TF Turf Field • TF2 Turf Field Near Pool • WK Wornick School • YS Yoga Studio

Member / Public • $ = Additional fee • MF = Materials Fee • FC = Free for Center Members FCCM = Free for Center & Community Members • FMP = Free for Members and Public

youth & teen 650.378.2704 Classes marked with an asterisk (*) are discounted for current Wornick students.

Please call 650.378.2703 to register at this reduced rate.

Classes

NEW! Teen Open Gym (FMP) We’re reserving the gym after hours just for you! Hang out, listen to music, enjoy snacks, and participate in a different activity every month, such as basketball, badminton, ping pong, Human Hamster Balls, DIY projects, and more.

Sat • 10/10, 11/7, 12/5 • 8:00 – 10:00 pm DCG • Oct 44575 | Nov 44577 | Dec 44578

Bollywood Dance: Grades K – 5 (FC) This easy-to-follow class combines fun moves, different styles, and awesome beats while introducing kids across cultures to basic Bollywood moves and music.

Grades K – 1

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Kids’ Night Out! Age 3 – Grade 5 Calling all moms and dads … take the night off and send your kids to join their friends in the Treehouse! They’ll enjoy an awesome evening filled with entertainment, dinner, and a different fun theme every month. Call 650.378.2703 to receive a sibling discount when you register two or more kids. Registration required.

Saturdays in Treehouse A/B Sat · 10/10 · 6:00 – 10:00 pm · 44549 Sat · 11/7 · 6:00 – 10:00 pm · 44550 Sat · 12/5 · 6:00 – 10:00 pm · 44551 Advance $34/$41; After 12:00 pm Friday prior $39/$46

Youth Fitness

Mon • 10/26 – 12/14 • 4:20 – 5:15 pm • GX $140 • 44085

Pre-registration required for each full series.

Grades 2 – 5 Mon • 10/26 – 12/14 • 3:20 – 4:15 pm • GX $140 • 44084 LEGO® Engineering Workshop: Grades 2 – 5 (FC) In this one-day workshop, children will be inspired to explore real-life engineering concepts using LEGO. Mon • 9/21 • 3:30 – 5:30 pm • AR • $50 44091 Minecraft LEGO® Engineering: Grades 2 – 5* Bring Minecraft to life using LEGO! Explore real-world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture while building Minecraft favorites.

Tue • 9/29 – 12/15 • 4:30 – 6:00 pm • AR $190/$240 • 44092 Food Chemistry: Grades K – 5 (FC) Exciting experiments include extracting DNA from strawberries, making berry litmus paper, creating invisible citrus ink, and more. Extra materials fee of $40 payable upon registration.

Grades K – 1 Thu • 10/1 – 12/17 • 4:45 – 5:45 pm • AR $140 • 44088 Grades 2 – 5 Thu • 10/1 – 12/17 • 3:30 – 4:30 pm • AR $140 • 44089 Chess Wizards: Grades K – 8* Learn the basics of chess in this fun and intellectually challenging class designed for all levels. No previous experience required.

Thu • 10/1 – 12/17 • 4:45 – 5:45 pm • D $175/$225 • 44086

Chess Tournament Ages 5 – 12 Both new and experienced players welcome, and everyone gets to play each round regardless of their win/loss record.

Sun • 12/13 • 10:00 am – 2:00 pm AB • $25/$30 • 44087

Math Madness: Grades 3 – 5* Give your child an extra boost: children will learn multiple-digit division and multiplication, writing out steps, and checking answers. Includes progress reports.

Wed • 9/30 – 12/16 • 4:00 – 5:30 pm • AB $180/$230 • 44090 Let’s Read! Reading Comprehension: Grades 2 – 4* Children will develop critical reading, speed reading, process of elimination, and decision-making skills. Includes progress reports.

Fri • 10/2 – 12/11 • 4:00 – 5:30 pm • AB $180/$230 • 44093 Superhero Scavenger Hunt Field Trip: Grades K – 5 Grab your friends and hop on the PJCC bus for a superhero-themed scavenger hunt.

Use your superhero powers to solve clues and complete challenges across the Bay Area. Includes lunch.

Sun • 10/11 • 11:00 am – 3:30 pm • TB $45/$55 • 44553 Create, Mix, and Mingle at the PJCC* Professional art instructors will lead the class through a series of art projects, and children will take home their amazing collection of artwork! Includes materials.

Mon • 10/26 – 12/14 • 4:30 – 6:00 pm • AR $240/$255 • 44149 NEW! Six Flags Field Trip: Grades 6 – 8 Hop on the bus to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo, CA. Trip includes entry, roundtrip transportation, and snacks.

Sun • 11/15 • 9:00 am – 6:00 pm • TB $55/$60 • 44644

Discounts on Public rates available to Foster City residents for many programs. Quantities are limited; please call for details. Member rates apply to Center Members; however, Community Members may qualify for these rates. www.pjcc.org • 650.212.PJCC (7522)

Kids’ Fitness: Grades K – 5 (FC) Includes jumping, obstacle courses, fitness, games, and other drills that will improve balance, agility, and coordination.

Grades K – 1 Thu • 9/24 – 12/17 • 4:00 – 4:55 pm • GX $140 • 44203 Fri • 9/25 – 12/18 • 3:30 – 4:25 pm • GX $140 • 44201 Tue • 9/29 – 12/15 • 4:00 – 4:55 pm • GX $140 • 44198 Grades 2 – 5 Fri • 9/25 – 12/18 • 3:30 – 4:25 pm • GX $140 • 44200 Family Yoga: Grades PreK – 3 (FC) See previous page Tue • 9/29 – 12/15 • 4:30 – 5:25 pm • YS $140 • 44202 Youth Soccer: Grades 1 – 5* Children thrive with this non-competitive curriculum and positive coaching style.

Learn soccer basics in a pressure-free environment.

Grades 1 – 2 Wed • 9/30 – 12/16 • 4:10 – 5:10 pm • TF2 $155/$205 • 44094 Grades 3 – 5 Tue • 9/29 – 12/15 • 3:30 – 4:25 pm • TF2 $190/$240 • 44095 Connections

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Member / Public • $ = Additional fee • MF = Materials Fee • FC = Free for Center Members FCCM = Free for Center & Community Members • FMP = Free for Members and Public Holidays closures and no-class dates at pjcc.org/info/info-hours

early childhood education (ece)

Beginning Soccer: Grades PreK – K* A fun and educational co-ed soccer class emphasizing individual and team skills.

Registration required.

650.378.2670

Wed • 9/30 – 12/16 • 3:05 – 4:05 pm • TF2 $155/$205 • 44083

Baby and Me

Sports for Tots: Ages 2 – 3 This sports-sampler class introduces tots to a variety of sports using props, songs, and games. Parent/caregiver participation required.

Sun • 10/4 – 12/13 • 9:15 – 10:00 am • MPR $195/$245 • 44533

Baby and Me Spanish: Ages 2 – 3 Hola (hello)! Learn Spanish with your child in this engaging class that introduces a new language through music, games, singing, and more!

Tue • 9/29 – 12/15 • 11:00 – 11:45 am • BR $230/$280 • 44115 Beginning Gymnastics: Grades K – 2 (FC) Beginning gymnasts will learn basic skills and develop body awareness, strength conditioning, and self-esteem in a safe environment. Registration required.

Wed • 9/30 – 12/16 • 2:00 – 3:00 pm • DCG $140 • 44082|

Shabbat ‘n Play: Ages 6 Months – 2 Years Parents share challenges and milestones while children participate in activities geared to stimulate growth and development. Strengthen bonds and build community while celebrating Shabbat with new friends.

Fri • 10/9 – 12/18 • 9:30 – 10:30 am • BR $195/$245 • 44112 Music Together: Ages 1 Month – 4 Years This national early childhood music program involves both children and parents in informal musical activities that are developmentally appropriate for very young children. Receive a sibling discount when you register two or more kids.

Fall Camp Grades K – 6 October 12 – 23, 2015

Mon • 10/12 – 12/14 • 9:30 – 10:15 am BR • $210/$230 • 44131

Tumble Tots: Drop-in Playtime for Children: Ages 6 Months – 3 Years (FMP) Bring your little ones to enjoy a morning of free play with our climbing, tumbling, and mat equipment! Parent/caregiver participation required. Registration required.

Thu • 10/1 – 12/17 • 9:00 – 10:30 am • DCG 44116 Yoga for Two: Ages 6 – 18 Months Deepen your connection with your baby as you participate in yoga postures together and engage in infant massage.

Registration required.

Thu • 10/1 – 12/17 • 11:00 – 11:55 am • YS $215/$265 • 44117

For Parents PJCC Preschool: Ages 18 months – 5 years

Mon • 10/12 – 12/14 • 10:30 – 11:15 am BR • $210/$230 • 44132

Don’t miss the fun; register today!

Registration opens September 3.

Mon • 10/12 – 12/14 • 11:30 am – 12:15 pm BR • $210/$230 • 44187

Campkeff.org | 650.378.2704

Wed • 9/30 – 12/16 • 9:00 – 9:45 am BR • $210/$230 • 44133 Wed • 9/30 – 12/16 • 10:00 – 10:45 am BR • $210/$230 • 44134

Sporty Kids: Grades 2 – 5 (FC) Learn sportsmanship and teamwork in this fun, game-based class.

Wed • 9/30 – 12/16 • 3:30 – 4:25 pm • DCG $140 • 44199 Kids’ Yoga: Grades 3 – 5 (FC) Strength and flexibility exercises coupled with relaxation techniques help kids discover the many benefits of yoga.

Mon • 10/12 – 12/14 • 4:30 – 5:25 pm • YS $140 • 44197

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Soccer Stars: Ages 2 – 3 Age-appropriate and field-tested curriculum engages children with entertaining activities that promote motor-skill development, teamwork, and cognitive ability. Parent/caregiver participation required.

Sat • 9/26 – 12/12 • 9:15 – 10:00 am • TF2 • $215/$265 • 44114

The PJCC Preschool offers a creative, values-oriented, educational environment that is open to the entire community. Our staff is an experienced group of dedicated early childhood professionals who combine a strong educational background with a love and appreciation for young children.

Open to all faiths and backgrounds, children enjoy a curriculum that cultivates positive childhood experiences through social, cognitive, and physical development.

AB Room AB • AL Adult Lounge • AR Art Room • BR Board Room • C Room C • D Room D • CRA Conference Room A • DCG Daniel Cook Gymnasium Connections ECK ECE Kitchen • GX Group Ex Studio • HG Hamlin Garden • MPR ECE Multi-Purpose Room • L Lobby • TA Treehouse A • TB Treehouse B TF Turf Field • TF2 Turf Field Near Pool • WK Wornick School • YS Yoga Studio

Member / Public • $ = Additional fee • MF = Materials Fee • FC = Free for Center Members FCCM = Free for Center & Community Members • FMP = Free for Members and Public

ECE Parent Information Meeting and Tour (FMP) Tour our award-winning Early Childhood Education center, meet with our Directors, and hear about our exciting curriculum.

Optional tour of the PJCC pools and fitness facility available.

Wed • 10/21, 11/18, 12/9 • 4:00 – 5:00 pm MPR • Oct 44604 • Nov 44605 • Dec 44606 Baby Sign Language Introductory Workshop For parents of newborns to 24 months.

Learn 40 basic American Sign Language signs and how to teach your pre-verbal baby to sign.

Tue • 10/13 • 10:00 – 11:30 am • BR $25/$30 44607

Preschool Enrichments Kee Tov Soccer: Ages 4 – 5 Children learn soccer basics in this noncompetitive curriculum that features positive coaching in a pressure-free environment.

Tue • 9/29 – 12/15 • 1:00 – 2:00 pm • MPR $240/$290 • 44123 Spanish: Ages 4 – 5 Hola (hello)! Learn Spanish vocabulary, phrases, and greetings through music, games, and singing in this interactive class.

Tue • 9/29 – 12/15 • 1:00 – 2:00 pm Rm 11 • $240/$290 • 44529

free programs Sit and Knit Mon • Weekly • 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Let’s Talk About It Wed • Weekly • 2:00 – 3:15 pm

Take a Breath: An Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation Thu • Weekly • 1:30 – 2:30 pm Life, It’s Complicated: Jewish Perspectives Thu · Weekly · 10:30 – 11:30 am Shabbat in the Lobby Fri • Weekly • 3:30 pm

Healing Yoga for Cancer Patients Fri · Weekly • 1:30 – 2:45 pm

PJCC Art Gallery presents Inner East: Illuminated Blessings and Poems by Marcia Falk On display October 16 – December 27

Li’l Monkey Gymnastics: Ages 3 – 5 Kids will develop coordination, body awareness, and strength, and increase self-confidence.

Wed • 9/30 – 12/16 • 1:05 – 1:55 pm • DCG $220/$270 • 44124 Pee Wee Soccer: Age 3 First-time preschool soccer players will develop gross-motor skills, enhance coordination, and increase self-confidence in this non-competitive environment.

Wed • 9/30 – 12/16 • 1:00 – 2:00 pm • MPR $220/$270 • 44125 Build It! Using LEGO® Duplo®: Ages 4 – 5 Learn technology skills through fun, engaging, and dynamic projects with supportive, teacher-led instruction and hands-on learning experiences.

Thu • 10/1 – 12/17 • 1:00 – 2:00 pm • Rm 11 $220/$270 • 44119 Yoga for Kids Ages 3 – 5 Children learn how to focus, calm their bodies, and notice their breath.

Thu • 10/1 – 12/17 • 1:00 – 2:00 pm • MPR $220/$270 • 44603 Young Rembrandts: Ages 3 – 5 Children learn about drawing and art while developing fine-motor skills and academic, conceptual, and critical-thinking skills.

Registration required.

Thu • 10/1 – 12/17 • 1:00 – 2:00 pm • ECE RM 12 • $220/$270 • 44127

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Incredible Art of Cooking: Ages 3 – 5 Explore healthy cooking through recipes, selecting and measuring ingredients, food preparation, and tasting. $20 materials fee payable upon registration.

Thu • 10/1 – 12/17 • 1:00 – 2:00 pm Kitchen • $200/$250 • 44122 Happy Feet Dance: Ages 3 – 5 Develop balance, rhythm, flexibility, coordination, and selfesteem while learning tap, jazz, and ballet.

Fri • 10/2 – 12/18 1:05 – 1:55 pm • GX $195/$245 • 44121 Tiger Tots: Ages 3 – 5 This martial arts class includes games and practice drills that help develop balance, coordination, strength, and more.

Fri • 10/2 – 12/18 • 1:00 – 2:00 pm • MPR $220/$270 • 44126 Beginning Hoopsters: Ages 3 – 5 And the crowd goes wild! Beginning hoopsters will learn basic basketball skills through fun drills and actual games.

Mon • 10/12 – 12/14 • 1:00 – 2:00 pm MPR • $200/$250 • 44118 New! Masterpiece Painting: Ages 3 – 5 Explore painting through Picasso’s eyes.

Learn about shape, color, composition, and art history in this exploratory class.

Mon • 10/12 – 12/14 • 1:00 – 2:00 pm Rm 12 • $200/$250 • 44908

Full program descriptions in previous section

Tumble Tots: Drop-in Playtime for Children: Ages 6 Months – 3 Years

Jewish Music and Poetry Project in Concert

Thu • 10/1 – 12/17 • 9:00 – 10:30 am

Sun • 11/8 • 3:00 – 4:00 pm

ECE Parent Information Meeting and Tour Wed • 10/ 21, 11/18, 12/9 4:00 – 5:00 pm

Grow Justice: Fight Hunger Garden Service Days Sun • 10/25 • 2:00 – 4:00 pm

Poetry Member Mixer Tue • 10/20 • 5:30 – 7:00 pm

“Movember” Member Mixer Thu • 11/19 • 5:30 – 7:00 pm

Morning Member Mixer Tue • 12/8 • 9:00 – 11:00 am

Walking to Wellness Celebration Party

Teen Open Gym Saturdays • 10/10, 11/7, 12/5 8:00 – 10:00 pm

Eating Mindfully During the Holiday Season Tue • 11/10 • 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Artist Reception: Marcia Falk Sun • 11/15 • 2:00 – 3:00 pm

Latkepalooza Sun • 12/6 • 1:00 – 3:30 pm

Jewish Vocational Services (JVS) PJCC Job Search Skills Workshops For a complete listing of JVS programs visit jvs.org.

Sun • 10/25 • 10:00 – 11:00 am

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The Pink Ribbon Program was

vital to my recovery after surgery.

It enabled me to play an active role in

regaining my strength and flexibility— and left me feeling

strong and empowered.

See page 24 for Pink Ribbon Week activities

Heidi Schell PJCC Member and Breast Cancer Survivor